Steering Tie Rod Assembly Problems of Dodge Ram 5500

7/21/15 took truck to ram dealer for recall r-16 dealer stated it also has r-25 recall, truck still has vibration at 55 mph and now it will drift left and right called dealer the service manager advised me to have my tires checked, 7/30/15 called Chrysler hotline was told no open recalls I told her I had it in for repair but it still wasn't right she said they need to correct problem on their dime. 7/30/15 called dealer, service manager had quit need to call on 8/3/15 to talk to new service manager. 8/3/15 talked to new service manager told him what Chrysler said, he scheduled to inspect truck for 8/11/15 dropped truck off on 8/10/15 put key and note in drop box stating since airbag was repaired horn and cruse no longer worked 8/16/15 have not heard back 8/17/15 called dealer left a message to call me, 8/18/15 called dealer talked to service manager he thought truck had been picked up, said he would check and call me back. Dealer called back said tech had quit and they cant find the key but will make a new one and drive it and call me. Later that day he called back said the board was broke behind the airbag and they would have to order one if a salvage yard didn't have one, and asked me to describe problem with the steering. 8/19/15 left a message to call me. 8/20/15 I called talked to service manager he said truck drove all over the road just as described and that it could be several things causing the problem. He said he has a new guy coming in next week and could look at it but he didn't know how deep I wanted to go with it because it has 160,000 miles on it and when one thing starts wearing it will cause other things to wear out. I told him that's why they have a recall he told me they are only replacing the tie rods because they may break wear has nothing to do with it and any other repairs would have to be paid for by me. I am picking it up on 8/24/15.

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The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 5500. While driving at 20 mph, the steering wheel seized. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the tie rod detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v527000 (steering); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000.

Left side tie rod end broke off and fell to the ground. This occurred in our parking lot as the truck pulled in at the end of the day. Thankfully it didn't happen while he was driving. This is a huge safety hazard!!!.

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The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 5500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel became unstable and spun around uncontrollably. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tie rod assembly fractured. In addition, the vehicle was unable to be serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 13v527000 (steering) due to the part not being available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,844.

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The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 5500. While driving approximately 15 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and the front driver side of the vehicle began to drag onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the front driver side outer tie rod assembly fractured. The tie rod assembly was previously replaced by an independent mechanic one month prior to this failure. Nhtsa campaign number: 13v527000 (steering) was related to the recall, but the remedy was not currently available. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Chrysler issued a recall on the right outer tie rod assembly shortly after we purchased this vehicle. The assembly was replaced. Now the left outer tie rod assembly has been found to be defective, the recall was issued, but Chrysler won't send the parts to my dealer. They are now saying the parts don't need replaced! if that's the case, why was there a recall issued???.

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The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 5500. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal noise. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the driver¿s side tie rod was fractured due to a sheered outer bolt joint. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 16,908.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 5500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph and approaching an exit, the front driver's side wheel began wobbling. The contact stopped the vehicle and found that the wheel bearing was exposed and the front driver's side tire had detached from the wheel well. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who replaced the driver¿s side tie rod, axle and brake pads. The contact inquired about the vehicle being included in NHTSA campaign id number: 13v527000 (steering) but was advised that the failure was not associated to the recall. Additionally, the parts needed to perform the recall service were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36784.

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 5500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, there was a sudden loss of steering power without warning. The contact was a independent mechanic where he diagnosed that the left outer tie rod was corroded and caused the steering cylinder to bend. As a result, the left outer tie rod and the steering cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v657000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 47,621.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 5500. On one occasion, while driving approximately 40 mph, the driver side tie rod suddenly fractured and the driver was unable to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the tie rod. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v527000(suspension) was received approximately 2 years ago. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,685.

Tl - the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 5500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, there was a loud clunking sound from the driver's side of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was found that the driver side tie rod end was fractured. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the tie rod needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under the manufacturer's recall for the tie rod. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 22,775. Mah.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 5500. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v657000 (steering: linkages: tie rod assembly) may 2011. The contact stated that eleven months later, the front driver side tie rod failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 58,847.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 5500. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 20 mph, the front driver side tie rod suddenly fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the vehicle previously experienced the same defect and was repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 50,000. . . Updated 03-12-14.

I was informed of a safety recall on my Dodge 5500 truck. The recall is identified as k28 left tie rod end. The dealer, perkins Dodge, colorado springs, colorado refused to make the repair.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 5500. The contact was driving 55 mph when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal noise from the drive side tire. The failure persisted for over a month. Later, he received a manufacturer recall March 2011 in regards to the driver side k28 tie rod. The contact stated that he called six dealers to make an appointment for recall repairs and was advised by each dealer that they could only replace the tie rod but the alignment could not be performed because they did not have adequate equipment to do so. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that they would return his call at a later date. The manufacturer never called the contact and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 49,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 5500. While turning at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel became very stiff and was difficult to turn. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed the shaft for the driver side tie rod was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the driver side tie rod was being replaced. The failure and current mileages were 83,000. Updated 3/14/11 updated 05/19/11.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 5500. While driving approximately 5 mph the tie rod broke. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the tie rod was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the warranty had expired and the repairs would not be covered. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 02/11/11.

Second time the right outer tie rod has broken on a 2008 Dodge 5500 st.

2008 Dodge 5500 VIN [xxx] drivers side tie rod failed / sheared appears to be the same problem that has been recalled by Chrysler, yet Chrysler says that this vehicle is not one of the trucks that the defective tie rods was installed in. In my 20 plus years in the automotive industry I have never seen a tie rod fail with this few miles on a vehicle of this age. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).