boston blacky wrote:
THIS JUST IN 2003 to 2008 Dodge RAM 1500/2500/3500 Left Tie Rod ball stud could 'snap in two' - according to Important Safety Recall N62/NHTSA 13V0528. I called my local Dodge to set an appointment for next week, because I've seen the damage caused once these suckers break. Last summer, my friend's 2007 RAM 2500 Tie Rod broke and "it wasn't pretty"
The letter I received yesterday from Chrysler also states it will require 1/2 hour inspection and an extra 1 hr. should the replacement of steering linkage component(s) be required.
In other words - DON'T WAIT FOR SPRING, DO IT NOW.:S
Anyone tried to schedule this appointment? They will get it in and inspect the vehicle but the parts are on nation wide back order. The part manufacturer doesnt want to release the parts to dodge because of the constant bankrupting issues that they have.
Their guess time on installing the part is 6 months or longer.
I work for a car dealership and have "ins" at the local dodge. Even with that, and her putting me on a first call basis, she still cant say when the parts will arrive.
