2008 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" ST
Consumer Information
Access the latest consumer-related information available for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 including all available Rebates, Warranties, Crash Tests Results and more.
News - Crash Test Results
- NHTSA Crash Test Results:
- Frontal Crash Ratings:
- Driver: Not Rated
- Passenger: Not Rated
- Side Crash Ratings:
- Driver: Not Rated
- Rear Passenger: Not Rated
- Results based on a 35 MPH Frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and
- Passenger belts and airbags.
- NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING:
Rebate
- One of the following incentives may apply to this vehicle. Regional incentives may vary.
- Cash Incentive: $3500 or financing
- Financing Incentive: 0.0% to 7.9%
- Expiration Date: 10/01/2007
Recall
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
- 09E001000
- Mfg`s Report Date:
- JAN 06, 2009
- Component:
- STEERING:LINKAGES
- Potential Number Of Units Affected:
- 18000
- Summary:
- CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 18,000 AFTERMARKET STEERING LINKAGES USED FOR SERVICE ON SOME MY 2003 THROUGH 2008 DODGE RAM HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE SUBJECT LINKAGES MAY EXPERIENCE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD TO PITMAN ARM BALL STUD FRACTURE, ALSO, THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER ATTACHING BRACKET MAY YEILD AND SHIFT ON THE LINKAGE. THE PART NUMBERS OF THE AFFECTED ASSEMBLIES IS 52122362AA THROUGH 52122362AD.
- Consequence:
- THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE RESTRICTED ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE IN ONE DIRECTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY, AND INSPECT THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes:
Warranty
- Basic:
- 3 Years/36,000 Miles
- Drivetrain:
- 3 Years/36,000 Miles
- Corrosion:
- 5 Years/100,000 Miles
- Roadside Assistance:
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