Steering almost completely locks up when not accelerating. Left wheel does not move as much as right wheel as if it is separate.

- Navarre, FL, USA

On January 26, 2014, my truck with only 59,000 miles experienced sudden catastrophic failure of the front left wheel bearing hub assembly. The front left wheel bearing hub failure resulted in complete separation of the wheel hub and assembly from the truck. This major failure is similar to two previous NHTSA recalls on Dodge Ram 1500 trucks as outlined below. From my review of Dodge message boards, this appears to be a broader issue than covered by the two previous NHTSA recalls. When I contacted the Dodge dealership, they said my truck was not within the two recall classes. I believe this is a broader issue and request the NHTSA to further investigate to save the lives of individuals who have purchased this truck. Two previous recall efforts: 1) the NHTSA campaign number is 07V-038 (or 07V038000). DaimlerChrysler's Dodge division is recalling 86,333 of its popular Ram 1500 pickup trucks due to a potential failure of the front wheel bearing hub assembly. The recall, under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), involves every Ram light-duty 2006 model year truck manufactured between November 7, 2005 and April 27, 2006. Three plants' output is involved: Saltillo, Mexico; fenton, Missouri; Warren, Michigan. 2) NHTSA campaign id number: 10E040000 : federal-mogul is recalling certain Carquest, national, and percision brand wheel hub assemblies, P/nos 515073 and 515073, sold for use as replacement equipment on model year 2002 through 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The inboard roll form used to maintain the hub assembly can fatigue resulting in noise and/or wheel separation on the two wheel drive (2wd) applications. The risk of these issues do not occur on the four wheel drive (4WD) applications, and installation on the 4WD applications are not part of this recall.

- Kingwood, TX, USA

Rear axle/wheels: Grinding -squeaking - tic/tic - chirping: Have all service records. Should have been repaired/replaced under warranty, or recalled if the case. Maintained at.by dealer on 3000 mile service basis. Changed transmission fluid, axle fluid and tires twice.

- Indialantic, FL, USA

2005 Dodge 1500 pickup truck...while driving down highway without any warning other than the wheel started shaking and then broke off the truck and I slide down highway on 3 wheels...Dodge sent a third party to the dealership to review...turned down my claim never received a reason...sorry in the parts business wheels don't just break off....need help in this matter...just picked up truck at my expense over 559 miles away...

- Georgia, GA, USA

I just replaced the driver side wheel bearing, two years ago it was the passenger side. I have spoken to three other Ram owners who have had the same experience.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

Complete failure of the right front wheel bearing causing the wheel assembly to collapse.

- Concord Twp, OH, USA

Driving during inclement weather event, heard a pop in the area of the right front wheel. Assumed it was ice or snow. Within the next 20 miles, slight vibration began and grinding noise heard. Parked vehicle for week while out of town. Returned drove to work, approx 22 miles, problem persisted and got worse, this was during another snow event. Decided to seek assistance from local dealership, refused immediate attention, set up appointment for Jan. 4, 2010. Called local repair shop near home. Could get me in immediately. Attempted to drive to repair shop. Right from wheel bearing failed, causing damage to hub and axle. Had to be hauled in because the wheel separated from axle. Caused tire to ride up into upper control arm and destroyed tire. Searched internet and found that 2006 Dodge Ram had been recalled for similar problems and that 2002 thru 2008 Dodge Ram that had replacements with specific brands had been recalled. My vehicle had only 53,412 miles on it when the bearing assembly failed. It has cost me over $600 in repairs that were not covered by the "70,000 mile limited drivetrain warranty." The replaced parts are available and in my possession. It seems to me this is a fairly common occurrence in Dodge pickups of many model years including 2005 both 2 and 4 wheel drive.

- Pennington Gap, VA, USA

I purchased a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 2 years ago with 19,000 miles on odometer. I noticed roaring noise and attributed the noise to tires or fact it was 4X4. Soon truck began to shudder violently while braking. I made appointment to have the truck inspected at a reputable repair shop. The shop called and said that the wheel bearings on the front of truck had failed due to lack of grease and had to replaced along with rotors that were warped due to intense heat. Total bill was almost $800 which I paid. I contacted Dodge and informed them of the situation. I also informed them that I felt that 2005 trucks should be included on recall list along with 2006 models with same problem. I was told there is no recall on 2005S and Dodge was not responsible for repairs due to expired warranty. Wheel bearing failure is dangerous because entire wheels have been known to separate from vehicle and brake locking or complete failure can result from intense heat caused by the defective wheel bearings.

- Canton, IL, USA

The front passenger wheel broke off at low speed. Seems that the lower control arm (axle) just snapped in two. No other vehicles where involved, pot holes or curb. The wheel broke off pulling everything apart inside the wheel well except for the brake line. The truck landed on top of the wheel preventing it from flipping over. I spoke with Chrysler Dodge and all though admitting that the lower control arm should never break said that it wasn't a defected part because I hadn't had my vehicle serviced through the dealership. This was a very serious and dangerous problem. If it wouldn't have been for only doing 15mph when it happened it would have caused serious injury and possible death. Dodge has a known problem with faulty ball joints but don't seem to care all though this may have been a preliminary problem leading up to the axle breaking in two.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

Offset accident at approx 30 mph. Hit parked car. Damage to fender. Passenger wheel broke off. Also brake lines severed. Result is loss of control and ability to stop. Truck is at dealer for repairs. Should a wheel break off so easily. What are the standards. I have seen at least one other truck with the same damage.

- Riverside, CA, USA