2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Recalls

What To Do If Your Ram 2500 Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Dodge, so if you own a 2008 Ram 2500 take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Dodge to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2008 Ram 2500 Recalls

• STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Recall for 2008 Dodge Ram 2500

  • Recall Announced JULY 06 2011
  • NHTSA Reference #11V350000
  • Number Affected 242,780

  Summary: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 4X4, manufactured from February 14, 2008, through March 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 Dodge Ram 3500 cab chassis 4X2, manufactured from February 14, 2008, through March 28, 2011; and model year 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 mega cab 4X4, manufactured from February 14, 2008, through August 15, 2008, because the left tie rod ball stud may fracture. This condition tends to occur during low speed parking lot type maneuvers when the customer is making a tight turn. Additionally, model year 2003-2008 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 vehicles may have received the affected tie rod assembly as a replacement part during normal service.

  Consequence: This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 3, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #11V350000 »

• STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Recall for 2008 Dodge Ram 2500

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 24 2010
  • NHTSA Reference #10V657000
  • Number Affected 15,271

  Summary: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 vehicles. These vehicles may experience a weakening and fracture of the left ball stud on the tie rod resulting in the potential loss of steering.

  Consequence: Loss of steering control of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and replace the left outer tie rod free of charge. The safety recall began on March 7, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #10V657000 »

• VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Recall for 2008 Dodge Ram 2500

  • Recall Announced MARCH 13 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09V084000
  • Number Affected 65,896

  Summary: Chrysler is recalling 65,896 MY 2008-2009 light and heavy duty Dodge Ram pickup trucks. The windshield wiper module motor assembly may be susceptible to water intrusion that could result in partial or complete loss of windshield wiping capability.

  Consequence: When the wiper system fails, the operator will have reduced visibility which could result in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper module assemblies with vented wiper motor housings free of charge. The safety recall began on August 17, 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09V084000 »

• VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Recall for 2008 Dodge Ram 2500

  • Recall Announced MARCH 13 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E009000
  • Number Affected 1,364

  Summary: Chrysler is recalling 1,364 windshield wiper modules, P/N 55077098aj, sold during the 2008 and 2009 calendar year for use as aftermarket replacement equipment on MY 2002-2009 Dodge Ram pickup trucks. These wiper module assemblies may be susceptible to water intrusion that could result in partial or complete loss of windshield wiper capability.

  Consequence: When the wiper system fails, the operator will have reduced visibility which could result in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper module assemblies with vented wiper motor housings free of charge. The safety recall began on August 28, 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E009000 »

• STEERING:LINKAGES Recall for 2008 Dodge Ram 2500

  • Recall Announced JANUARY 13 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E001000
  • Number Affected 18,000

  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.

  Fix: 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 began on June 6, 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E001000 »

• STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Recall for 2008 Dodge Ram 2500

  • Recall Announced JANUARY 09 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09V005000
  • Number Affected 32,782

  Summary: Chrysler is recalling 32,782 MY 2008-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 cab chassis pickup trucks equipped with powers and sons steering linkage. The steering linkage drag link inner tie rod to pitman arm ball stud may fracture. Also the steering linkage damper attaching the bracket may yield and shift on the linkage.

  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.

  Fix: 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 on or before February 16, 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09V005000 »

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL Recall for 2008 Dodge Ram 2500

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 05 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08V641000
  • Number Affected 108,429

  Summary: Chrysler is recalling 108,429 MY 2007-2008 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. A silencer pad can sag and contact the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler.

  Consequence: This could result in an engine compartment fire.

  Fix: Dealers will add a bracket to support the engine compartment silencer pad adjacent to the egr cooler. The recall is expected to begin during December 2008. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V641000 »