Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500

Two problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 04/15/1997

When starting vehicle in morning, there is no power assist. The vaccum system loses power overnight. Have to wait a while before restarting & to move. Took to dealer for repairs, but informed it was a design flaw & could not change or fix the problem.

2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1995

There is to much play in the steering wheel, purchased truck new . Please describe .


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