Dodge Ram 3500 owners have reported 3 problems related to power steering fluid (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 hd. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in a residential driveway when power steering fluid began leaking. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 83,698 and the current mileage was 83,806.
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Power steering hose developed a leak where it rubbed on the frame/body and the power steering gearbox developed a leak at the output shaft. This allowed all the fluid to leak out loosing power steering. Not knowing you had lost the assist until you tried to turn could cause you to run off the road or hit another vehicle. Also the fluid actuates the brake booster causing you to loose brake assist which makes it difficult to stop as it is very hard to overcome the forces of the hydraulic booster holding the brake pedal which could cause an accident. The repair shop had a hard time finding a hose as it is a dealer item and they didn't stock it. They had a hard time finding a gearbox also but finally found a remanufactured one. New ones were not available.
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Power steer/brake fluid master cylinder leaked into cab of truck saturating the carpets before it could be discovered. Safety fear of carpet soaked with power steering fluid.
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