Affinia Recalls 5,700 Aftermarket Chassis Tie Rod Assemblies Manufactured
from 3/28/06 through 3/17/08, and Sold for Use with Model Year 1998 and 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 and
3500 Heavy Duty Trucks
The dust seal supplied with the chassis tie rods were manufactured to
the wrong specification. As a consequence, the dust seal may prevent the ball stud of the chassis tie rod
from properly seating into the taper of the vehicle steering knuckle during aftermarket installation. If this
condition remains undetected, the bolt can eventually unseat completely, causing the affected wheel to
disengage from the steering mechanism, possibly resulting in a crash.
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