AC Delco 45A0871, 45A3073; Control Chassis DS1456; Dodge RAM 2500 and 8 more (1998-1999): Steering
Recall 08E027000 · Mar 28, 2008 · Affinia Group, Inc.
5,700
units affected
5,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08E027000
- Date
- Mar 28, 2008
- Maker
- Affinia Group, Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,700
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Model years
- 1998-1999
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
AFFINIA IS RECALLING 5,700 AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 28, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1998 AND 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. 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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
AFFINIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA AT 734-827-5400.
Vehicles covered
12 models, 14 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| AC Delco | 45A0871 | Not stated |
| AC Delco | 45A3073 | Not stated |
| Control Chassis | DS1456 | Not stated |
| Dodge | Ram 2500 | 1998-1999 |
| Dodge | Ram 3500 | 1998-1999 |
| McQuay Norris | DS1456 | Not stated |
| McQuay Norris | ES3496 | Not stated |
| McQuay Norris | ES3496E | Not stated |
| Napa | 269-3208 | Not stated |
| Napa | 269-6095 | Not stated |
| Spicer Chassis | 401-1073 | Not stated |
| Spicer Chassis | 401-1871 | Not stated |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08E027000?
12 models: AC Delco 45A0871 (all years), AC Delco 45A3073 (all years), Control Chassis DS1456 (all years) and 9 more, about 5,700 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08E027000?
AFFINIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA AT 734-827-5400.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.