Driver assistanceSuspension
Filed Oct 31, 2024
The contact owns a 1994 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 01V037000 (Vehicle Speed Control) and 99V214000 (Suspension); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer and a second dealer, Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (5401 I-30 Frontage Rd, Greenville, TX 75402), were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that they were not required to perform the recall repair because the vehicle was more than 10 years old. However, the vehicle was not more than 10 years old on the date the defect or noncompliance was determined. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- NHTSA ID
- 11622978
- Incident
- Oct 31, 2024
Suspension
Filed May 1, 2002
WHEN DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE, THE FRONTEND SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND IT'S DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER.*JB
- NHTSA ID
- 8008944
- Incident
- Feb 1, 2002
Suspension
Filed Apr 22, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AND HITTING A RAILROAD TRACK FRONT WHEELS OF VEHICLE WILL START JUMPING. LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEELS WILL JUMP TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT JERKING STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING CONSUMER LOSS OF VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER, AND HAD REPAIRS DONE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXITS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8008176
Suspension
Filed Mar 6, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED STEERING WILL START TO SHAKE, AND VEHICLE WILL BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO STOP THE SHAKING. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8005059
- Incident
- Feb 1, 2002
EngineSuspension
Filed Feb 22, 2002
TRACK BAR ON THE FRONT BROKE OFF WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *AK CONSUMER STATES TRACK BAR SEPARATED FROM FRAME BRACKET. THREADED PORTION BROKE AT THE RADIUS. ALSO THE SERPENTINE BELT AND WATER PUMP FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. *YH
- NHTSA ID
- 8004405
- Incident
- Feb 1, 2002
Suspension
Filed Oct 1, 2001
VEHICLE NEEDS A STABILIZER BAR, AND CHRYSLER REFUSES TO PUT ONE ON UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE PART IS CALLED A TRACK BAR, AND MANUFACTURER HAS NEVER UPDATED THE BAR AND IT KEEPS GOING BAD.*JB
- NHTSA ID
- 897130
- Incident
- May 12, 2001
Driver assistanceSuspension
Filed Sep 21, 2001
TRACK BARS FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO WONDER.*AK CONSUMER STATES IF THE THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH FAILS THERE IS NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE SPEED.*JB
- NHTSA ID
- 896636
- Incident
- Feb 1, 1994
Suspension
Filed Aug 30, 2001
WHEN TRAVELING OVER BUMPS AT 45 MPH VEHICLE WOULD JUMP ACROSS LANES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 895492
Suspension
Filed Feb 21, 2001
CONSUMER CONTACTED DANVILLE CHRYSLER DEALER TO PERFORM RECALL 99V21400/ SUSPENSION REPAIRS. DEALER CLAIMED THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY ONE QUALIFIED TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS. CONSUMER MUST TRAVEL TO ANOTHER DEALER IN AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 880991
Fuel systemSuspension
Filed Feb 17, 2001
FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED, SEALED UNITS WITH NO GREASE FITTINGS. *SLC
- NHTSA ID
- 785275
- Incident
- May 15, 1997
Suspension
Filed Feb 9, 2001
CONSUMER CONTACTED DANVILLE CHRYSLER IN DANVILLE TO PERFORM RECALL 99V214000/ SUSPENSION REPAIRS. DEALER CLAIMED THEY HAD NO ONE QUALIFIED TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS. CONSUMER MUST TRAVEL TO ANOTHER DEALER. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 880258
SuspensionVisibility
Filed Feb 5, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WORK WHEN SWITCH WAS TURNED ON. POWER WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WAS NOT WORKING AT ALL IF BUTTON WAS PUSHED. VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE & RATTLE WHEN GOING PASS 50MPH. BEEN TO DEALER EACH TIME. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 879755
Driver assistanceElectricalEngine+2 more
Filed Oct 27, 2000
THE INTAKE/OUTAKE EXHAUST VALVES WERE REPLACED AND THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. *SLC
- NHTSA ID
- 556907
- Incident
- Jun 6, 2000
Suspension
Filed Aug 30, 2000
UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE,NEW OEM BALL JOINT WOULD NOT FIT-TOO SMALL,REPLACE ENTIRE A-FRAME
- NHTSA ID
- 729612
Suspension
Filed Aug 22, 2000
FRONT SUSPENSION HITS A BUMP ABOVE 65 MPH AND STARTS A UNCONTROLLED SHAKING THAT IS SELF SUSTANING AND WILL NOT STOP UNTIL BELOW 35 MPH (THIS CAN BE REPLICATED). COMPLETE LOSS OF STERING OCCURS. THERE IS A TSB FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A VERY HAZARDOUS CONDITION.
- NHTSA ID
- 728695
- Incident
- Apr 2, 2000
Suspension
Filed Jul 11, 2000
WITHOUT WARNING SWAY BAR LINKAGE BROKE WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, CAUSING PART OF THE FRONT END TO FALL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 865195
Suspension
Filed Jun 20, 2000
RECALL 99V214000 CONCERNING CRACKED FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING/SHOCK TOWER. AFTER CONTACTING DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE WELDING MACHINE WAS BROKEN. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 863849
BrakesSuspension
Filed Jun 10, 2000
WHILE AVOIDING A ACCIDENT, I LOCKED UP MY BRAKES AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED AND BENT APPROXIMATLEY 60 DEGREES. CAUSING THE FRONT WHEELS TO RUB THE BACK OF THE FENDER WELLS. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE MGR. AT BERG CHRYSLER ADDITIONAL DAMAGES OCCURRED: BENT SHOCKS , STABILIZER BAR, AND SHEARED OFF BOLTS ON DRIVE SHAFT. APPROXIMATE COSTS $1700+. CHRYSLER CUSTOMER CENTER TOOK MY COMPLAINT ON MAY 22 GIVING ME FILE NO. 7194767. ACCORDING TO BERG`S SERVICE MGR., THE TRUCK IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND CLAIM IS DENIED. I CANNOT GET CHRYSLER TO RETURN MY PHONE CALLS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 723848
- Incident
- May 21, 2000
BrakesSuspension
Filed May 9, 2000
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 99V214000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 835/ SUSPENSION. DEALER CORRECTED THE RECALL WORK, BUT FAILED TO REPLACE THE BOLTS WITHIN THE BRAKE LINE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 861624
Suspension
Filed Apr 25, 2000
RECALL # 99V214000 DAIMLER/CHRYSLER FRONT SUSPENSION; DEALER DOES NOT HAVE EQUIPMENT OR MECHANIC TO CORRECT RECALL DEFECT. *AK *ML
- NHTSA ID
- 860871
Suspension
Filed Apr 12, 2000
FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING TOWER BROKE. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE IT WELDED. OTHER TOWER MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK.ET.
- NHTSA ID
- 860197
- Incident
- Feb 11, 2000
Suspension
Filed Mar 31, 2000
DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE CERTIFIED TOOL TO REPAIR THIS RECALL #99V214000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 835. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED SEVERAL DEALERS IN THE AREA. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 859537
BrakesPowertrain (other)Suspension
Filed Dec 31, 1999
LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO SWERVE VIOLENTLY INTO OTHER TRAFFIC. TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS WAS $800 DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 716690
Suspension
Filed Sep 30, 1999
UPPER CONTROL ARM HAD BROKEN OFF THE FRAME. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING 30MPH IN A SCHOOL ZONE. HAD CONTROL OF VEHICLE AT THE TIME. HAD NO PRIOR WARNING ALSO, ALIGNMENT WAS DONE PRIOR TO THIS. HAD CONTACTED MFG & DEALER. WAS INFORMED PROBLEM HAD NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 849547
- Incident
- Sep 8, 1999
SteeringSuspension
Filed Jun 22, 1999
HAD FRONT ALIGNMENT IN JANUARY 1999 ,REPALCED TRACK BAR IN FEBUARY 1999 .IN JUNE OF 1999 TOOK TO DEALER TO ADJUST STEERING BOX.WAS TOLD STEERING BOX HAD TO BE REPLACED. STEERING BOX ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. HAD TO MUCH PLAY IN STEERING TRUCK. TRUCK IS 4 YEARS OLD . *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 707762
- Incident
- May 1, 1999
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.