DODGE RECALL QUESTION

[K0LCB]

Dick,I hope you keep a roll of tie wire with you

[jlb27537]

Hi Guys, There is a N69 and a N49 recall. Same issue, different trucks. All 4x4 Here is the link to the N49 recall and basically the N69 is the same.

The Problem is: when the wheels are straight ahead the bottom of the left tie rod end must be parallel to the shop floor. When you turn lock to lock there is about a 15 degree rotation in the left tie rod end. The tie rod socket has about 33 degrees of movement built into it. If the socket is cocked, the wheels turned to full lock it puts stress in the part that goes into the steering knuckle and will cause it to snap off, causing loss of control of the left wheel.

The new part is both tie rod ends and the cross shaft. The cross shaft has a pin in it and the left tie rod threaded end is split so it has to fit over the pin in the cross shaft, making it "impossible" to install with the tie rod socket in the wrong position.

This pays the dealer 1.1 hours and DOES include putting the truck on the front end machine and setting the toe. Step 20 on page 6

If your steering stabilizer is held on with 2 U-bolts, you need this done.

Park and with the wheels straight ahead look and see if the bottom of the left tie rod is level with the ground, if so, you will not have a failure. So I read. The link loads slow.....

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs...3V529-5299.pdf

Jim

[Devildog]

Had my 2012 inspected today, and the u bolts on the steering damper are the indicator. repairs in two to three months, when the parts come in. Service department stated there was no worries in towing or driving until repairs are made.