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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the 2008 RAM 2500 produced?
- The 2008 RAM 2500 is produced in Windsor Ontario, Canada.
Are there recalls for the 2008 RAM 2500?
- There are 7 recall(s) for the 2008 RAM 2500, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 2016265 [Canada]: Airbag
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: dealers will replace the airbag inflator. Note: canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
Recall 2015228 [Canada]: Airbag
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: this recall supersedes special service campaign 2015-003. Correction: dealers will replace airbag inflators. All vehicles having received a replacement inflator as part of the previous special service campaign will have a replacement inflator installed.
Recall 2013397 [Canada]: Steering
On certain 2008-2012 ram 2500 and 3500 4x4, ram 3500 cab chassis, and 2008 ram 1500 mega cab 4x4 vehicles, the left outer tie rod ball stud could fracture, potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: dealers will install a redesigned left outer tie rod assembly. Note: this recall supersedes recall 2011-253 (l16). Vehicles that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign.
Recall 2013395 [Canada]: Steering
A safety defect may exist in aftermarket steering linkage equipment sold as service replacement parts for 2500 and 3500 4x4 pickup trucks. If the drag link assemblies in question were installed improperly, the left tie rod ball stud may fracture, potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Chrysler will notify owners of all 2003-2008 dodge ram heavy duty trucks (other than those covered by recall 2013-397 (n49)) since those vehicles could potentially have had the affected linkages installed during service. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for inspection and repair if required. Note: this recall supersedes recall 2009-019 (h46). Parts replaced under the previous campaign will also need to be replaced under this campaign.
Recall 2009010 [Canada]: Steering
On certain 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, the drag link inner tie rod attachment to the pitman arm ball stud may fracture. A loss of steering control could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Also, in some cases, the steering damper attaching bracket may yield and shift on the linkage. This may restrict the ability to turn the vehicle in one direction. Correction: dealers will replace the drag link inner tie rod assembly. The steering damper will also be inspected and, if required, the damper bracket and bolts will be replaced.
Recall 2009080 [Canada]: Electrical
On certain 2008 dodge ram light duty and 2008-2009 heavy duty pickup trucks, the windshield wiper motor may be susceptible to water intrusion that could result in partial or complete loss of windshield wiping capability. Should this occur during a rainy/snowy day, it could increase the risk of a crash, causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly.
Recall 2009081 [Canada]: Electrical
Certain aftermarket replacement windshield wiper motor assemblies, sold during the '08 and '09 calendar year for use as service equipment on 2002-2009 dodge ram pickup trucks, may be susceptible to water intrusion that could result in partial or complete loss of windshield wiping capability. Should this occur during a rainy/snowy day, it could increase the risk of a crash, causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: owners who had windshield wiper motor assemblies serviced during the '08 and '09 calendar year will be requested to take their vehicle to a chrysler dealer for inspection and repair if required.
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Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
18-016-14 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: Cummins 6.7l turbo diesel common diagnostic process new 6.7l cumminsturbo diesel common diagnostic process is now available as part of the standard diagnostic process located in techconnect>service info.
9001901 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: Part description: injector, fuel issue description: attention: be aware that although they may look the same there are different injectors for the 6.7l cummins turbo diesel depending on application and they are not interchangeable! Usin
9002054 - STEERING: Part description: pitman arm issue description: issue 1: pitman arm~ if replacing the steering linkage or drag link inner tie rod assembly at the pitman arm on a vehicle built before febuary 14 th, 2008, verify that the pitman arm part
25-001-13 REV. A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Mil illumination due to P2000, P2A00 and/or P2A01 front o2 sensor. Customer may experience mil illumination. Further investigation by the technician may find one or more of the following dtc(s) present: P2000 - nox absorber efficiency
Ram 2500 2008