One problem related to power steering pump has been reported for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
2012 Dodge ram with 4. 7 litre engine. Noticed a ground out vibration type noise at low speeds and at idle in gear at stop light there was a really noticable vibration in steering wheel. Found power steering pump to be loose and under further investigation found that there were no threads in mounting bolt hole at the 9:00 position and the lower bolt at the 6:00 position in the end of the cylinder head. Therefore there was only one bolt holding on the power steering pump and it had loosened up and now the pump and line were viberating. Vehicle is being repaired at dealership by replacing the cylinder head. This vehicle should have never left the plant in this condition and definatley should not of left the dealership. This shows very poor quality control at both the plant and dealership new vehicle prep department. I do not beleive this could be an isolated incident and further investigation of vehilcles with this engine built at this time should be investigated. This truck was delivered to the dealership in mid November not sure of exact build date due to truck not being in my possesion right now it is at the dealer for repair.
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