2.3
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 65,450 miles
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2012 Dodge Ram 3500. Consumer writes in regards to tie rod assembly recall issues. The consumer also experienced loss of power. The consumer stated there were times, where he couldn't obtain a speed greater than 40 mph. Also, he was experiencing poor fuel economy.
- Keno, OR, USA
Traveling close to max legal highway speed for the interstate highway I was traveling on. Felt and sounded like two front tires blew and was traveling on the rims (sparks and sounds and responsiveness on vehicle). Pulled over to the shoulder and discovered that the front driveline going into the front differential had separated. It was still attached to the transfer case in the rear. The universal joint and approximately one foot of drive shaft was cherry red. Bearing race was found on side of road and had started a small fire (was put out by driver). Apparent damage to the vehicle was a gouge out of transmission housing (less than an inch at a join bolt), slight dent in transmission pan, torn (~2") tear in differential where drive shaft enters front differential. Drive shaft and what is left of front bearing are free to turn by hand. Differential fluid (assumed) was covering most surfaces on undercarriage of vehicle. Up to accident all appeared normal except for a slight intermittent increase in engine RPM (200-300 RPM) about 5 miles prior, once while climbing a hill eastbound out of spokane on interstate, and just before failure of vehicle. Vehicle and both recovered parts at Dodge dealership in kennewick wa. Incident reported to Dodge. Damage to highway observed to be a gouge (2-3' long approx 2" max deep) out of paved shoulder of interstate. Traffic to heavy to safely check roadway, but no apparent damage observable by driver from shoulder of road.
- Richland, WA, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while reversing, the passenger's side tie rod failed. The contact mentioned that the driver's side tie rod failed on another occasion and that the failure was experienced multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the steering shaft and gear box. The contact was informed that the castor had failed which caused his tires to wear prematurely. The contact then stated that there was a small gap between the windshield and the frame and the differential was leaking. The failure mileage was 7,000.
- Runaway Bay, TX, USA
- Salt Lake City, UT, USA