Steering Gear Box Shaft Pitman problems of the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500

I am the original owner of a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 regular cab pickup and the vehicle has only been serviced at certified Dodge dealerships. The vehicle currently has 44900 miles. I have brought the vehicle in 3 times to have the front left tie rod replaced under the n62 tie rod recall with no resolution. The tie rod is failing confirmed by the dealer and myself, the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and the dealer and Chrysler refuse to replace the faulty component as they are saying the recall does not affect my vehicle. Due to Chrysler and the selling dealer not keeping appropriate records of the repairs done on the vehicle they have inaccurate recall information and are refusing to resolve the problem, as they are stating the vehicle has original oem equipment which is false. At 26953 miles I brought the vehicle into the original selling dealer victory Chrysler in rome, NY on March 22, 2011 due to drivability concerns, wandering, and loose front end components prior to the date the n62 recall issued. Noted on the repair invoice from the selling dealer "replaced the tie rod end - replace to pitman arm (b) parts numbers 68036940, arm part number 68039930aa, and arm steering gear/pitman part number 19651001. Ber 68039930aa, and arm steering gear/pitman part number 19651001. Approximately 1 year later I received the n62 recall indicating that trucks that had steering linkage replaced with mopar service parts and have been trying to have the vehicles faulty replacement part repaired. I contacted victory the selling dealer and was advised no parts were available and it would be at least 3 weeks before the vehicle could be serviced. I was able to get an appointment at a another ram dealer carbone Dodge in yorkville, NY. It was confirmed by the dealer the tie rod needs replacement but no repair was completed due to the records being inaccurate from Chrysler.

Turning onto a driveway when leakage started from the steering box. The previous week had noticed wobbles at 55 mi. /hr. Hitting pot holes sent me to the opposing lane. Already had suspension ( sway bars, pitman are, steering linkage redone after tie rod broke. Still no one can figure where there's a leak in the cooling system. Had to do body work out of pocket due to taking out a fence because of a defected tie rod,and paid for the tie rod, sway bars and links before I got the recall notice! took it in for recall on steering box, dealership did not replace because it was working fine at the time. Now I have toe expenses and loss of wages because it finally broke.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, the passenger side front tie rod fell on the ground. The vehicle was towed to a local garage. The failure was located within the ball joints which separated due to defective material. A local mechanic replaced the steering pitman, steering arm, the cross shaft, nuts and bolts. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 36,250. Updated 06/26/12 the consumer stated he could not just replace the failed part. He had to purchase the entire steering assembly, due to it being an upgrade. The cost of the steering assembly was $618. 61. Updated 06/27/12.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle drove over a road bump and the steering wheel exhibited a violent shake. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer rotated the tires but the service did not remedy the shaking failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who then informed the contact that the vehicle had been upgraded under NHTSA campaign id numbers: 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly) and 10e013000 (steering:gear box:shaft pitman). The contact was awaiting a call from the manufacturer regarding the suspension. The failure mileage was 37,000.

2008 Dodge Ram 2500 mega cab 4x4. I had steering vibration and sticking steering at slow speeds since I drove it off the lot. I had shocks, all steering linkage, stabilizer, bushings, hydroboost unit and pitman arm replaced, due to slow speed sticking and "death wobble. " my warranty expired at 39,000 miles, so I replaced shocks and stabilizer with bilsteins at my own expense. Vibration and sticking wheel (power steering failure) still occurs. Severe death wobble at 60+ mph. Nhtsa needs to get involved. This is a major safety hazard and has nearly caused me to crash into other lanes of traffic. Dodge cannot fix and refuses to accept any responsibility after your warranty expires. I have tried several times to work with Chrysler and they don't have the answers or want you to pay for diagnosis they cannot solve. Please help. . . . . .

The steering idler arm popped loose from the pitman arm right gear at the steering rendering the steering completely useless .