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2008 Dodge RAM 1500

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 520.

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Mileage at the reported incident

380 reports with mileage · 174 unknown

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 165 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 103 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 73 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

40 crash reports6 fire reports29 injury reports

Fuel/propulsion System complaints

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101,706 miles · Feb 14, 2018
Fuel/propulsion System

WHEN I STOP FOR GAS, I TRY TO FILL THE GAS TANK, GAS COMES GUSHING OUT FROM AROUND THE TANK OPENING. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. ABOUT A PINT OR MORE SPRAYS OUT ALL OVER ME THE SIDE OF MY VEHICLE AND THE GROUND. I AM AFRAID OF THE VOLATILITY OF THE GAS SO I WON'T TAKE A PHOTO FOR FEAR OF A SPARK. NOT ONLY IS THIS PHYSIC…

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WHEN I STOP FOR GAS, I TRY TO FILL THE GAS TANK, GAS COMES GUSHING OUT FROM AROUND THE TANK OPENING. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. ABOUT A PINT OR MORE SPRAYS OUT ALL OVER ME THE SIDE OF MY VEHICLE AND THE GROUND. I AM AFRAID OF THE VOLATILITY OF THE GAS SO I WON'T TAKE A PHOTO FOR FEAR OF A SPARK. NOT ONLY IS THIS PHYSICAL GETTING FUEL ON MY PERSON BUT AN ENVIRONMENT HAZARD TOO. NEED HELP SOON THE FACTORY WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT ALTHOUGH THEY HAVE FIXED SIMILAR TRUCKS THAT DO THE EXACT SAME THING, THEY SAY I AM NOT COVERED! THEY SAY IT IS HAPPENING BECAUSE OF THE ROLL-OVER VALVE STICKING. NOT ONLY AM I AT RISK OF BURNING UP AT THE STATION, I COULD BE INCINERATED IN A ROLL-OVER CRASH!!

NHTSA ODI #11072946

84,000 miles · Nov 24, 2017
Fuel/propulsion System

WHILE TRYING TO FILL FUEL TANK STATIONARY AT A GAS STATION, FUEL SPILLS OUT AND SHUTS DOWN FUEL FILLING NOZZLE, DEALER REPLACED FUEL FILL TUBE ON 11/22/2017 BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. NOW CHRYSLER WANTS ME TO B PAY THEM TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE READ MANY DODGE FORUMS WITH HUNDRED OF OWNERS HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE…

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WHILE TRYING TO FILL FUEL TANK STATIONARY AT A GAS STATION, FUEL SPILLS OUT AND SHUTS DOWN FUEL FILLING NOZZLE, DEALER REPLACED FUEL FILL TUBE ON 11/22/2017 BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. NOW CHRYSLER WANTS ME TO B PAY THEM TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE READ MANY DODGE FORUMS WITH HUNDRED OF OWNERS HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI #11048247

100,300 miles · Nov 16, 2017
Fuel/propulsion SystemUnknown Or Other

VEHICLE STALLS AFTER A GAS FILL-UP. I START MY TRUCK AFTER FILLING UP AT THE PUMP. PULL OUT OF THE STATION, GO A LITTLE WAYS DOWN THE ROAD, STOP AT A STOPLIGHT. SIT AT IDLE FOR MAYBE 30 SECONDS & THE TRUCK DIES. THE TRUCK ONLY DOES THIS AFTER FILLUPS. NO CHECK ENGINE. NO CODES. LOOKS LIKE THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING A…

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VEHICLE STALLS AFTER A GAS FILL-UP. I START MY TRUCK AFTER FILLING UP AT THE PUMP. PULL OUT OF THE STATION, GO A LITTLE WAYS DOWN THE ROAD, STOP AT A STOPLIGHT. SIT AT IDLE FOR MAYBE 30 SECONDS & THE TRUCK DIES. THE TRUCK ONLY DOES THIS AFTER FILLUPS. NO CHECK ENGINE. NO CODES. LOOKS LIKE THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME THING. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING CONSTANTLY AFTER EVERY FILL UP. THE TRUCK RUNS FINE AFTERWARDS.

NHTSA ODI #11046875

125,000 miles · Apr 9, 2017
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion SystemPower Train

THIS VEHICLE HAS GIVEN ME MANY PROBLEMS AND MOST RECENTLY VERY DANGEROUS ONES. A FEW MONTHS AGO ON MY WAY TO WORK AROUND 4AM THE DRIVE SHAFT BROKE OFF AND FLEW OUT AT 75 MPH. LUCKILY THERE WASN'T MUCH TRAFFIC DURING THAT TIME AND THE BACK PART OF THE DRIVE SHAFT IS THE ONE THAT BROKE OFF NOT THE FRONT SO THE TRUCK DIDN'T FLIP OV…

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THIS VEHICLE HAS GIVEN ME MANY PROBLEMS AND MOST RECENTLY VERY DANGEROUS ONES. A FEW MONTHS AGO ON MY WAY TO WORK AROUND 4AM THE DRIVE SHAFT BROKE OFF AND FLEW OUT AT 75 MPH. LUCKILY THERE WASN'T MUCH TRAFFIC DURING THAT TIME AND THE BACK PART OF THE DRIVE SHAFT IS THE ONE THAT BROKE OFF NOT THE FRONT SO THE TRUCK DIDN'T FLIP OVER. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN REPAIRED SINCE THEN. NOW A FEW DAYS AGO MY PREGNANT WIFE WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK AND IT TURNED OFF ON HER IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WHILE I WAS WORKING OUT OF TOWN. ON MY RETURN I FOUND THE ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT ON AT THE DASHBOARD. IN DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THIS IS TYPICALLY IN RELATION TO A BAD FUEL PUMP RELAY. I FOUND THIS TO BE MORE THAN COMMON ON MANY DODGE VEHICLES AND OBVIOUSLY A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM TO HAVE. THE FUEL PUMP RELAY ON MY VEHICLE SEEMS TO BE INTEGRATED INTO THE TIPM AND NOT SERVICEABLE. THERE ALSO SEEMS TO NOT BE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. IT NOW APPEARS I AM BEING FORCED TO SPEND $1200 ON A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THIS VEHICLE HAS GONE FROM BEING MY DAILY COMMUTER TO A HUGE LIABILITY BECAUSE I AM NOT SURE WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT.

NHTSA ODI #10971515

100,000 miles · Feb 27, 2017
Fuel/propulsion System

RECENTLY WENT OVER 100K MILES AND FUEL TANK IS NOT FILLING PROPERLY, AS IT ACTUALLY TRIPS THE PUMP EVERY HALF GALLON OR SO. AFTER GETTING TANK FILLED, TRUCK STALLS FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 15 MILES. TRUCK HAS STALLED AT INTERSECTIONS, WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED, COMING TO A STOP, ETC. AFTER ABOUT 15 MILES, STALLING STOPS, BUT ONCE AGA…

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RECENTLY WENT OVER 100K MILES AND FUEL TANK IS NOT FILLING PROPERLY, AS IT ACTUALLY TRIPS THE PUMP EVERY HALF GALLON OR SO. AFTER GETTING TANK FILLED, TRUCK STALLS FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 15 MILES. TRUCK HAS STALLED AT INTERSECTIONS, WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED, COMING TO A STOP, ETC. AFTER ABOUT 15 MILES, STALLING STOPS, BUT ONCE AGAIN THE TRUCK WILL NOT TAKE FUEL PROPERLY. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANT TO REPLACE FUEL TANK WITH AN EXACT REPLICA THAT STILL HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND ONLINE RESEARCH, PROBLEM IS STATED TO BE A STUCK VENT LINE VALVE INTERNAL TO THE GAS TANK. ALMOST $2,000 DOLLARS WANTED TO REPLACE THIS TANK WITH ANOTHER TANK THAT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. WHEN TRUCK DOES STALL, LOSS OF STEERING, BRAKES, ETC. UNTIL I DROP IT INTO NEUTRAL, START IT AGAIN, AND PUT BACK IN DRIVE WHILE ALL THE TIME TRYING TO MAKE SURE I DO NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI #10957168

62,000 miles · Jan 10, 2017
Fuel/propulsion System

AFTER YOU FUEL UP THE VEHICLE WILL SHORTLY STALL SEVERAL TIMES AFTERWARDS. LEAVING YOU WITH NO POWER STEERING. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND OTHERS. THIS IS HAPPENED TO ME MANY TIMES ON PUBLIC ROADS AND EVEN HIGHWAYS. I WOULD HAVE ALMOST CRASHED IF I HAD NOT NOTICED THAT I HAD LOST POWER STEERING. I HAVE ALSO HE…

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AFTER YOU FUEL UP THE VEHICLE WILL SHORTLY STALL SEVERAL TIMES AFTERWARDS. LEAVING YOU WITH NO POWER STEERING. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND OTHERS. THIS IS HAPPENED TO ME MANY TIMES ON PUBLIC ROADS AND EVEN HIGHWAYS. I WOULD HAVE ALMOST CRASHED IF I HAD NOT NOTICED THAT I HAD LOST POWER STEERING. I HAVE ALSO HEARD COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER PEOPLE WHO SAY THE SAME ABOUT THERE DODGE PICKUP OF SIMILAR YEAR. I FEEL LIKE THIS SHOULD BE A BIG CONCERN, AND I SHOULD BE DOING MORE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10944179

90,000 miles · Oct 3, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System

FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE HAS FAILED, NOT ALLOWING FUEL TO ENTER GAS TANK DURING FILL UPS AT GAS STATION. UNDER A WARRANTY EXTENSION (X49) VEHICLES BETWEEN MDH #020108-063023 ARE ACCEPTED ALTHOUGH THE SAME PART AND ISSUE IS COMING UP ON MY VEHICLE WITH MDH # 110821 OF THE SAME MODEL YEAR. IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER A VERY LIMITED…

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FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE HAS FAILED, NOT ALLOWING FUEL TO ENTER GAS TANK DURING FILL UPS AT GAS STATION. UNDER A WARRANTY EXTENSION (X49) VEHICLES BETWEEN MDH #020108-063023 ARE ACCEPTED ALTHOUGH THE SAME PART AND ISSUE IS COMING UP ON MY VEHICLE WITH MDH # 110821 OF THE SAME MODEL YEAR. IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER A VERY LIMITED RECALL USED TO COVER FOR A MUCH LARGER PROBLEM CONCERNING MADE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED UNDER CHRYSLER. THIS IS A MUCH LARGER AND WIDELY REPORTED PROBLEM THAN THE MANUFACTURER IS REPRESENTING DUE TO THE LARGE RECALL AND REPAIR COSTS IT WOULD TAKE ON. THE CONSUMER MUST NOW REPLACED THE WHOLE FUEL TANK DUE TO THE FUEL TANK INLET VALVE BEING MOLDED INTO THE TANK, WHICH IS EXTREMELY COSTLY.

NHTSA ODI #10911097

100,000 miles · Aug 24, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System

VEHICLE ENGINE WILL DIE/STALL WHEN GAS IS FULL, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING AROUND CORNERS OR STOPPING QUICKLY AS IN FOR AN EMERGENCY. SOMETIMES JUST DIES WHEN SLOWING DOWN. SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO GAS MOVING AROUND IN THE GAS TANK WHEN IT IS FULL OR CLOSE TO FULL. WHEN VEHICLE DIES POWER STEERING AND BRAKES ARE ALSO LOST MAKING IT DIF…

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VEHICLE ENGINE WILL DIE/STALL WHEN GAS IS FULL, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING AROUND CORNERS OR STOPPING QUICKLY AS IN FOR AN EMERGENCY. SOMETIMES JUST DIES WHEN SLOWING DOWN. SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO GAS MOVING AROUND IN THE GAS TANK WHEN IT IS FULL OR CLOSE TO FULL. WHEN VEHICLE DIES POWER STEERING AND BRAKES ARE ALSO LOST MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND IT QUICKLY BECOMES A DANGEROUS SITUATION TRYING TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF A VEHICLE THAT WEIGHTS THOUSANDS OF POUNDS WHILE MOVING ALONG A BUSY STREET. VERY DANGEROUS.

NHTSA ODI #10898283

70,000 miles · Jun 29, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System

AFTER THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED, WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND DIE IN TRAFFIC AND IS SLOW TO RESTART. THE DASH SHOWS A "CHECK GAUGES" LIGHT, HOWEVER THERE ARE NO CODES THROWN. THE DEALER HAS SAID THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BUT IF THIS IS THE CASE IS SEEMS THAT IT IS A DESIGN FLAW.

NHTSA ODI #10881647

65,000 miles · Feb 16, 2016
EngineFuel/propulsion System

THE TRUCK HAS DEVELOPED A HABIT OF RANDOMLY STALLING WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THIS IS DANGEROUS AT INTERSECTIONS AND RAILROAD CROSSINGS. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT SUCCESS.

NHTSA ODI #10836459

Official recalls

5

16V352000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

May 24, 2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

15V313000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

May 26, 2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

13V528000 · Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly

Nov 6, 2013

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.

13V529000 · Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly

Nov 6, 2013

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N49.

11V350000 · Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly

Jul 6, 2011

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2008, BECAUSE THE LEFT TIE ROD BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. THIS CONDITION TENDS TO OCCUR DURING LOW SPEED PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS WHEN THE CUSTOMER IS MAKING A TIGHT TURN. ADDITIONALLY, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 VEHICLES MAY HAVE RECEIVED THE AFFECTED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AS A REPLACEMENT PART DURING NORMAL SERVICE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD ENDS FOR RELATIVE ORIENTATION AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AS REQUIRED AND PERFORM A FRONT END TOE ALIGNMENT AS NEEDED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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NHTSA investigations

2

EA21002 · Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Opened Sep 17, 2021 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module; Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

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Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.

AQ14003 · Chrysler's Execution Of 13V-528 & 529

Opened Oct 20, 2014 · Closed May 16, 2016

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly

RMD opened this audit query (AQ) investigation in order to better understand and evaluate Chrysler's process(es) for timely and efficient execution of its safety recall campaigns, including its oversight and management of its parts division Mopar.Prior to opening this investigation, RMD had raised concerns with the company related to its execution of two safety recalls, 13V-528 and 13V-529, both of which involved safety defects that could cause the involved vehicles, FCA?s heavier Dodge Ram trucks, to lose steering control suddenly and without warning.Specifically, RMD inquired about the availability of parts for recall repairs, by email and phone on January 15, 2014 and February 19, 2014, due to the volume of complaints it was receiving from owners alleging parts scarcity and parts restrictions. FCA steadfastly denied it had placed parts restrictions on its dealers to manage issues of parts scarcity.FCA shared material showing it had uncommitted stock of parts available for its dealers. Nevertheless, consumer complaints of lack of parts continued.RMD made independent inquiries tosome dealers tobetter understand the conflicting claims between owners alleging lack of ability to repair their defective vehicles due to lack of parts, and FCA?s information showing availability of parts.Dealers informed and provided documentation to RMD on February 21, 2014 and February 25, 2014 showing FCA had, in fact, put into place parts restrictions and, further, had in some instances canceled dealerships? back orders for parts.In addition, during the course of its dialogue with dealers, RMD discovered that FCA had notified their dealerships on February 27, 2014 to return the recall remedy parts over quality concerns, and had therefore effectively canceled its safety recall program without notification to NHTSA. RMD issued a request for information (IR) on October 21, 2014.The company failed to respond to a number of the questions RMD asked that required it to produce specifics surrounding the repairs and parts ordering process with the recalls, including a question about whether a dealer order for recall parts could be canceled and under what circumstances.