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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10E013000·Announced 2010-05-03

Fabtech Recalls Aftermarket Pitman Arms for Dodge Ram Trucks

Fabtech is recalling aftermarket replacement pitman arms for 2003-2008 Dodge Ram trucks because the parts can fracture, causing total loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect can cause total loss of steering control, which could result in a vehicle crash possibly resulting in injury or death. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving loss of control.

Plain-English summary

Fabtech Motorsports is recalling certain aftermarket replacement pitman arms, part numbers FTS93001 and FT44039, that were installed on 2003 through 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 4WD, Ram 3500 4WD, and Ram 1500 4WD Mega Cab vehicles. This recall pertains only to the aftermarket replacement parts and has no relation to the original equipment installed by Chrysler Group, LLC on these vehicles.

The defect involves the pitman arm fracturing and breaking away from the steering box, which causes a total loss of steering control. A loss of steering control could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, injury, or death.

Fabtech will notify owners, and authorized installers will inspect for defective pitman arms and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 24, 2010. Owners may contact Fabtech at 1-877-432-2832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 1500
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
FABTECH MOTORSPORTS
Category
Vehicle — Steering Component
Hazard
Affected units
1,500

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • RAM 3500
  • RAM 2500
  • RAM 1500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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