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2008 Dodge Ram 2500 2WD Quad Cab 160.5" Laramie 5.7L

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

Ash tray lamp

Glove box lamp

Underhood lamp

Rear underseat compartment storage

Flat folding load floor storage

Child safety rear door locks

Leather trim 40/20/40 bench seat

6-way pwr driver & front passenger seats

Heated front seats

Rear 60/40 split bench seat

Front center seat cushion storage

Carpeted floor covering

Front/rear floor mats

Floor tunnel insulation

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Tilt steering column

Sentry Key theft deterrent system

Tip start

Instrument cluster-inc: 120 MPH primary speedometer, tachometer

Tire pressure monitoring system

Bright interior accents

Pwr adjustable pedals

Pwr windows w/driver one-touch down

Rear sliding window

Pwr locks

Remote keyless entry

Pwr accessory delay

Speed control

Security alarm

AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (7) Infinity speakers, aux input jack

Sirius satellite radio w/1-year service *N/A in AK or HI*

UConnect hands-free communication

Fixed long mast antenna

Air conditioning w/dual zone temp control

12V pwr outlet

Cigar lighter

Woodgrain instrument panel bezel

Auto dimming rearview mirror

Overhead console w/trip computer/universal garage door opener

Passenger assist handle

Pwr 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes

"Next Generation" front airbags

Front height adjustable shoulder belts

Dual note horn

Bright rear bumper

Front air dam

Bright grille

Body color/bright front fascia

Chrome bodyside molding

Halogen headlamps

Fog lamps

Fold-away pwr heated mirrors

Tinted glass

Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers

Cargo lamp

Full size spare tire w/17" steel wheel, winch type carrier

5.7L SMPI V8 HEMI engine

Electronically controlled throttle

HD engine cooling

17" x 8" aluminum chrome clad wheels

Pwr rack & pinion steering

5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, auxiliary transmission oil cooler

Pwr 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes

3.73 axle ratio

10.5" rear axle ring gear diameter

Rear wheel drive

600-amp maintenance-free battery

136-amp alternator

8.0' pickup box

Trailer tow wiring-inc: 4-pin connector

8800# GVWR

HD front/rear shock absorbers

Front stabilizer bar

LT265/70R17E all-season BSW tires

5.7L (350) SMPI V8 HEMI ENGINE -inc: remote start system (STD)

6.7L I6 CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL ENGINE -inc: 750-amp maintenance-free battery, tow hooks

ULTRA CLEAN DIESEL SYSTEM CHARGE (REQ: ETJ Diesel Engine)

LEATHER TRIMMED BUCKET SEATS -inc: rear 60/40 split folding seat (N/A w/DEG 6-Speed Manual Trans)

LEATHER 40/20/40 BENCH SEAT (STD)

REAR SEAT VIDEO SYSTEM -inc: wireless headphones (N/A w/GWA Pwr Sunroof)

ADD FULL SIZE SPARE TIRE (REQ: XBC Pickup Box Delete)

CHROME TUBULAR SIDE STEPS

CAB CLEARANCE LAMPS

DELETE PICKUP BOX -inc: spare tire delete, incomplete vehicle documentation *CREDIT*

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

TRAILER TOW GROUP -inc: Class IV trailer hitch receiver, 7-pin wiring harness, 750-amp maintenance-free battery

MANUFACTURER STATEMENT OF ORIGIN

PWR SUNROOF

PWR TRAILER TOW MIRRORS, FOLD-AWAY

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER *Replaces the standard Pwr Rear Sliding Window* *CREDIT*

SUPPLEMENTAL SIDE WINDOW CURTAIN AIRBAGS

TOW HOOKS

AM/FM/MP3 STEREO W/6-DISC IN-DASH CD CHANGER -inc: (7) Infinity speakers, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/mounted audio controls

UNDER RAIL BOX BEDLINER

AM/FM/MP3 STEREO W/6-DISC IN-DASH CD CHANGER, GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: (7) Infinity speakers, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/mounted audio controls *N/A in AK or HI*

MONOTONE PAINT (STD)

EXTRA COST METALLIC PAINT

EXTRA COST PEARL PAINT

TWO-TONE "LOWER BREAK" PAINT

5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) (REQ: EZA 5.7L V8 Engine)

6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (REQ: ETJ 6.7L I6 Engine) *CREDIT*

6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD -inc: aux transmission oil cooler (REQ: ETJ 6.7L I6 Engine)

NATIONAL REGION

NEW ENGLAND STATES REGION -inc: regional CMA base price adjustment *Only available in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT*

NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY REGION -inc: regional CMA base price adjustment

SOUTHWEST REGION -inc: regional CMA base price adjustment *Only available in NM*

SOUTHEAST REGION -inc: regional CMA base price adjustment *Only available in AL, AR, GA, NC, OK, SC*

TEXAS REGION -inc: regional CMA base price adjustment

CALIFORNIA REGION -inc: regional CMA base price adjustment

FLORIDA REGION -inc: regional CMA base price adjustment

NO ANTI-SPIN REAR AXLE

ANTI-SPIN REAR AXLE

NATIONAL DELIVERY

HAWAII DELIVERY -inc: destination charge adjustment

LT265/70R17E ON/OFF-ROAD OWL TIRES

LT265/70R17E ALL-SEASON BSW TIRES (STD)

4.10 AXLE RATIO (N/A w/ETJ I6 Engine with DEG 6-speed manual transmission)

3.42 AXLE RATIO (REQ: ETJ I6 Engine & DEG 6-speed manual transmission)

3.73 AXLE RATIO

MOPAR PROTECTION GROUP -inc: front/rear splash guards, front air deflector, wheel well liners (N/A w/XJL Front Hood Protection Shield, MRK Side Steps) *PLEASE SEE DEALER FOR DIO PRICING*

CHROME GROUP -inc: chrome exhaust tip, chrome fuel filler door, chrome tubular side steps, front air deflector (N/A w/XJL Front Hood Protection Shield, MRK Side Steps) *PLEASE SEE DEALER FOR DIO PRICING*

2EH LARAMIE CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG -inc: 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine, 6-speed manual trans *Upon selection of this pkg, the cost of powertrain components will be added*

2FH LARAMIE CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG -inc: 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine, 6-speed auto trans *Upon selection of this pkg, the cost of powertrain components will be added*

26H LARAMIE CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG -inc: 5.7L V8 engine, 5-speed auto trans

  Bright Red -- Med Slate Gray

  Dark Brown -- Med Slate Gray

  Dark Brown -- Khaki

  Omaha Orange -- Med Slate Gray

  Yellow -- Med Slate Gray

  Light Cream -- Med Slate Gray

  Light Cream -- Khaki

  Electric Blue Pearl -- Med Slate Gray

  Patriot Blue Pearl -- Med Slate Gray

  Patriot Blue Pearl -- Khaki

  Patriot Blue Pearl -- Khaki

  Mineral Gray Metallic -- Med Slate Gray

  Light Green -- Med Slate Gray

  Timberline Green Pearl -- Med Slate Gray

  Timberline Green Pearl -- Khaki

  Light Khaki Metallic -- Khaki

  School Bus Yellow -- Med Slate Gray

  Flame Red -- Med Slate Gray

  Flame Red -- Khaki

  Flame Red -- Khaki

  Inferno Red Crystal Pearl -- Med Slate Gray

  Inferno Red Crystal Pearl -- Khaki

  Inferno Red Crystal Pearl -- Khaki

  Bright Silver Metallic -- Med Slate Gray

  Bright White -- Med Slate Gray

  Bright White -- Khaki

  Bright White -- Khaki

  Brilliant Black Crystal Prl -- Med Slate Gray

  Brilliant Black Crystal Prl -- Khaki

  Brilliant Black Crystal Prl -- Khaki

  Detonator Yellow -- Med Slate Gray

Basic Years : 3

Basic Miles/km : 36,000

Drivetrain Years : Unlimited

Drivetrain Miles/km : Unlimited

Corrosion Years : 3

Corrosion Miles/km : Unlimited

Emissions Years : 2

Emissions Miles/km : 24,000

Roadside Assistance Years : 3

Roadside Assistance Miles/km : 36,000

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID : 08V641000

Mfg's Report Date : DEC 04, 2008

Component : STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Potential Number of Units Affected : 32865

Summary : CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 32,865 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 AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy : 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.

Notes : CHRYSLER RECALL NO. H34. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.