10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 0 miles
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Possible failure of steering shaft, prior to recall notice, may have caused loss of control of vehicle (accident) in which drive sustained skull fracture, large laceration on left arm as a result of the crash and was unconscious at the scene.
- Chaparral, NM, USA
When purchased used truck in 12/97 noticed that the steering was very loose. Mentioned to used dealer and said that all trucks have loose steering. Not content with that answer took to Chrysler/Dodge shop to have it checked out. The shop replaced the tie rods, shocks, and trac bar on the front suspension. Told me that the steering gear box was worn. Told them not to replace that becasue I wanted to investigate for more info. After work was completed, still a lot of steering play. Not satisfied. Need to replace the steering gear box, but I need to know if this is going to be covered by Dodge or not. Local Dodge shop says they will not cover it.
- Watertown, WI, USA
When purchased used truck in 12/97 noticed that the steering was very loose. Mentioned to used dealer and said that all trucks have loose steering. Not content with that answer took to Chrysler/Dodge shop to have it checked out. The shop replaced the tie rods, shocks, and trac bar on the front suspension. Told me that the steering gear box was worn. Told them not to replace that becasue I wanted to investigate for more info. After work was completed, still a lot of steering play. Not satisfied. Need to replace the steering gear box, but I need to know if this is going to be covered by Dodge or not. Local Dodge shop says they will not cover it.
- Watertown, WI, USA
PE96022; the defective steering output pitman shaft seal broke, causing loss of steering control. Replaced power steering pump and steering box.
- Walbridge, OH, USA
Steering gear box failed.
- Jenison, MI, USA
Two bolts that hold the entire steering box to the frame in front of the vehicle snapped off causing total loss of steering and disabling the vehicle.
- Ocean City, MD, USA
At 8,00 miles the steering gear box went out and 6,000 the shaft went out.
- Norton , OH, USA
Steering gear box failure.
- San Fernan, CA, USA
- Reedsburg, WI, USA