Recall: Steering Linkage Defects - RAM 3500 HD Truck 2WD L6-67L DSL Turbo (2008)
Technical Service Bulletin # H46
Date: 090609
Recall - Steering Linkage Defects
Revised May 2009
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall H46 - Mopar Steering Linkage
NOTE:
The service procedure for this recall has been revised and additional labor operations have been added. All previous copies of Safety Recall H46
should be discarded from your files.
Models
2003-2004 (DR) Dodge Truck 4x4 (2500/3500 series)
2005 (DH) Dodge Truck 4x4 (2500/3500 series)
2006-2009 (DH) Dodge Truck 4x4 (2500/3500 series or 1500 Mega Cab)
2006-2009 (D1) Dodge Truck 4x4 (3500 series)
2007-2009 (DC) Dodge Truck (3500 series cab chassis)
IMPORTANT:
This recall only applies to vehicles that had certain Mopar service parts steering components installed.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles
before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on vehicles in
for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
During a prior service appointment, a Mopar service parts steering linkage was installed on about 19,400 of the above vehicles. The drag link inner joint
may fracture under certain driving conditions. This could result in a loss of steering control and cause a crash without warning.
Also, the steering damper bracket at the tie rod tube may loosen. This could allow the bracket to slide on the tube and may cause increased vehicle
turning radius.
Repair
The steering linkage must be inspected and some steering linkage components may need to be replaced.
NOTE:
The initial steering linkage inspection process can be done by write up personnel in the write up area (see Step 1 of the service procedure). Vehicles
found with original style steering linkage can be immediately returned to the customer.
