The contact owns a 1994 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 01V037000 (Vehicle Speed Control) and 99V214000 (Suspension); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer and a second dealer, Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (5401 I-30 Frontage Rd, Greenville, TX 75402), were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that they were not required to perform the recall repair because the vehicle was more than 10 years old. However, the vehicle was not more than 10 years old on the date the defect or noncompliance was determined. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11622978 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jonesborough, TN
SUSPENSION
WHEN DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE, THE FRONTEND SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND IT'S DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #8008944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pembine, WI
SUSPENSION
WHILE DRIVING AND HITTING A RAILROAD TRACK FRONT WHEELS OF VEHICLE WILL START JUMPING. LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEELS WILL JUMP TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT JERKING STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING CONSUMER LOSS OF VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER, AND HAD REPAIRS DONE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXITS.
NHTSA complaint #8008176 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
East Springfield, PA
SUSPENSION
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED STEERING WILL START TO SHAKE, AND VEHICLE WILL BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO STOP THE SHAKING.
NHTSA complaint #8005059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oregon City, OR
SUSPENSION
TRACK BAR ON THE FRONT BROKE OFF WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *AK CONSUMER STATES TRACK BAR SEPARATED FROM FRAME BRACKET. THREADED PORTION BROKE AT THE RADIUS. ALSO THE SERPENTINE BELT AND WATER PUMP FAILED AND WERE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #8004405 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Paxinos, PA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
VEHICLE NEEDS A STABILIZER BAR, AND CHRYSLER REFUSES TO PUT ONE ON UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE PART IS CALLED A TRACK BAR, AND MANUFACTURER HAS NEVER UPDATED THE BAR AND IT KEEPS GOING BAD.
NHTSA complaint #897130 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oakridge, OR
SUSPENSION:REAR
TRACK BARS FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO WONDER.*AK CONSUMER STATES IF THE THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH FAILS THERE IS NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE SPEED.
NHTSA complaint #896636 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Salt Lake City, UT
SUSPENSION:FRONT
WHEN TRAVELING OVER BUMPS AT 45 MPH VEHICLE WOULD JUMP ACROSS LANES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #895492 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manasquan, NJ
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED, SEALED UNITS WITH NO GREASE FITTINGS. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #785275 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Danville, IN
SUSPENSION
CONSUMER CONTACTED DANVILLE CHRYSLER DEALER TO PERFORM RECALL 99V21400/ SUSPENSION REPAIRS. DEALER CLAIMED THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY ONE QUALIFIED TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS. CONSUMER MUST TRAVEL TO ANOTHER DEALER IN AN UNSAFE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #880991 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Danville, IN
SUSPENSION
CONSUMER CONTACTED DANVILLE CHRYSLER IN DANVILLE TO PERFORM RECALL 99V214000/ SUSPENSION REPAIRS. DEALER CLAIMED THEY HAD NO ONE QUALIFIED TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS. CONSUMER MUST TRAVEL TO ANOTHER DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #880258 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Louisa, VA
SUSPENSION:FRONT
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WORK WHEN SWITCH WAS TURNED ON. POWER WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WAS NOT WORKING AT ALL IF BUTTON WAS PUSHED. VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE & RATTLE WHEN GOING PASS 50MPH. BEEN TO DEALER EACH TIME.
NHTSA complaint #879755 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Flint, MI
SUSPENSION:FRONT
VEHICLE WAS PULLING, A FRONT END ALIGNMENT WAS DONE. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #556907 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Panama City, FL
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE,NEW OEM BALL JOINT WOULD NOT FIT-TOO SMALL,REPLACE ENTIRE A-FRAME
NHTSA complaint #729612 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vermilion, OH
SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT SUSPENSION HITS A BUMP ABOVE 65 MPH AND STARTS A UNCONTROLLED SHAKING THAT IS SELF SUSTANING AND WILL NOT STOP UNTIL BELOW 35 MPH (THIS CAN BE REPLICATED). COMPLETE LOSS OF STERING OCCURS. THERE IS A TSB FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A VERY HAZARDOUS CONDITION.
NHTSA complaint #728695 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waterboro, ME
SUSPENSION:REAR
WITHOUT WARNING SWAY BAR LINKAGE BROKE WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, CAUSING PART OF THE FRONT END TO FALL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #865195 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Florence, OR
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
WHILE AVOIDING A ACCIDENT, I LOCKED UP MY BRAKES AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED AND BENT APPROXIMATLEY 60 DEGREES. CAUSING THE FRONT WHEELS TO RUB THE BACK OF THE FENDER WELLS. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE MGR. AT BERG CHRYSLER ADDITIONAL DAMAGES OCCURRED: BENT SHOCKS , STABILIZER BAR, AND SHEARED OFF BOLTS ON DRIVE SHAFT. APPROXIMATE COSTS $1700+. CHRYSLER CUSTOMER CENTER TOOK MY COMPLAINT ON MAY 22 GIVING ME FILE NO. 7194767. ACCORDING TO BERG`S SERVICE MGR., THE TRUCK IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND CLAIM IS DENIED. I CANNOT GET CHRYSLER TO RETURN MY PHONE CALLS.
NHTSA complaint #723848 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Denver, CO
SUSPENSION:FRONT
RECALL 99V214000 CONCERNING CRACKED FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING/SHOCK TOWER. AFTER CONTACTING DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE WELDING MACHINE WAS BROKEN.
NHTSA complaint #863849 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucson, AZ
SUSPENSION:FRONT
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 99V214000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 835/ SUSPENSION. DEALER CORRECTED THE RECALL WORK, BUT FAILED TO REPLACE THE BOLTS WITHIN THE BRAKE LINE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #861624 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Richmond, KY
SUSPENSION:FRONT
RECALL # 99V214000 DAIMLER/CHRYSLER FRONT SUSPENSION; DEALER DOES NOT HAVE EQUIPMENT OR MECHANIC TO CORRECT RECALL DEFECT. *AK
NHTSA complaint #860871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Colo Springs, CO
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING TOWER BROKE. CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE IT WELDED. OTHER TOWER MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK.ET.
NHTSA complaint #860197 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE CERTIFIED TOOL TO REPAIR THIS RECALL #99V214000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 835. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED SEVERAL DEALERS IN THE AREA.
NHTSA complaint #859537 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Copperas Cove, TX
SUSPENSION:FRONT
LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO SWERVE VIOLENTLY INTO OTHER TRAFFIC. TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS WAS $800 DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS.
NHTSA complaint #716690 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
UPPER CONTROL ARM HAD BROKEN OFF THE FRAME. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING 30MPH IN A SCHOOL ZONE. HAD CONTROL OF VEHICLE AT THE TIME. HAD NO PRIOR WARNING ALSO, ALIGNMENT WAS DONE PRIOR TO THIS. HAD CONTACTED MFG & DEALER. WAS INFORMED PROBLEM HAD NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE.
NHTSA complaint #849547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Palmer, MA
SUSPENSION:FRONT
HAD FRONT ALIGNMENT IN JANUARY 1999 ,REPALCED TRACK BAR IN FEBUARY 1999 .IN JUNE OF 1999 TOOK TO DEALER TO ADJUST STEERING BOX.WAS TOLD STEERING BOX HAD TO BE REPLACED. STEERING BOX ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. HAD TO MUCH PLAY IN STEERING TRUCK. TRUCK IS 4 YEARS OLD .
NHTSA complaint #707762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Unknown, UN
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
WORN TRACK BAR AND COMPONENTS CAUSED VEHICLE TO SHAKE INTERMITTENTLY. NLM
NHTSA complaint #545760 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chestertow, NY
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
REAR SPRINGS AND SHOCKS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #517180 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chestertow, NY
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
REAR SPRINGS AND SHOCKS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #517180 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chestertow, NY
SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT END SUSPENSION PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED.
NHTSA complaint #517180 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Birmingham, AL
SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEM, CAUSING HART TO HOLD IN THE ROAD, WEARING ON 3 SET OF TIRES AND BRAKE LAST ABOUT 4 MONTHS.
NHTSA complaint #531213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.