Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems of the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. While the vehicle was stationary, the heating system and the defroster stopped working. The contact stated that the windows would not defrost and the heating system blew cold air in the winter of 2015. A dealer was not contacted about the failures. In addition, while driving 75 mph, the steering wheel began to vibrate violently. An independent mechanic replaced the front driver and passenger sides outer tie rods to correct the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The contact stated that the vehicle was recalled per NHTSA campaign number: 09v158000 (equipment) prior to purchasing the vehicle in regards to the hvac system failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance. The mechanic stated that the outer tie rod ends would have to be replaced because they did not included grease fittings, which caused excessive wear. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 10v657000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, he attempted to make a turn and a loud clicking noise emitted continuously. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where both front tie rods were replaced. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was previously repaired under a recall issued by the manufacturer related to the front tie rods. The vehicle was not serviced for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 27,300. The VIN was unavailable.