NHTSA recall 08E027000
Steering · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Details
What's wrong: The dust seal supplied with the chassis tie rods were manufactured to the wrong specification. As a consequence, the dust seal may prevent the ball stud of the chassis tie rod from properly seating into the taper of the vehicle steering knuckle during aftermarket installation.
Why it matters: If this condition remains undetected, the bolt can eventually unseat completely, causing the affected wheel to disengage from the steering mechanism, possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix: Affinia will notify owners and replace the affected chassis tie rod assemblies free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during April 2008.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
year not stated Ac Delco 45A0871, year not stated Ac Delco 45A3073, year not stated Control Chassis Ds1456, 1998 Dodge Ram 2500, 1999 Dodge Ram 2500, 1998 Dodge Ram 3500, 1999 Dodge Ram 3500, year not stated Mcquay Norris Ds1456, year not stated Mcquay Norris Es3496, year not stated Mcquay Norris Es3496E, year not stated Napa 269-3208, year not stated Napa 269-6095, year not stated Spicer Chassis 401-1073, year not stated Spicer Chassis 401-1871.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08E027000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.