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2008 Dodge Ram 3500 2WD Quad Cab 160.5" ST 5.7L

Sentry Key theft deterrent system

Instrument cluster-inc: 120 MPH primary speedometer, tachometer

Passenger assist handle

Speed control

12V pwr outlet

Rear underseat compartment storage

HD vinyl 40/20/40 split bench seat

AM/FM stereo w/CD player

(4) speakers

Rear folding bench seat

Fixed long mast antenna

Air conditioning

Mini floor console

Black vinyl floor covering

Black instrument panel bezel

Cigar lighter

4-spoke steering wheel

Tilt steering column

Child safety rear door locks

Front height adjustable shoulder belts

Dual note horn

Pwr 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes

"Next Generation" front airbags

Box & rear fender lamps

Black 6" x 9" manual mirrors

Tinted glass

Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers

Cargo lamp

Floor tunnel & dash liner insulation

Gray front bumper

Dark gray rear bumper w/step pads

Front air dam

Argent grille

Gray upper fascia

Halogen headlamps

Clearance lamps

5.7L SMPI V8 HEMI engine

17" x 6" steel argent wheels w/center hubs

Electronically controlled throttle

HD engine cooling

6-speed manual transmission w/OD

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

Pwr rack & pinion steering

4.10 axle ratio

Pwr 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes

11.5" rear axle ring gear diameter

Rear wheel drive

Dual rear wheels

600-amp maintenance-free battery

136-amp alternator

8.0' pickup box w/removable tailgate

Trailer tow wiring-inc: 4-pin connector

11000# GVWR

HD front/rear shock absorbers

Front stabilizer bar

LT235/80R17E all-season BSW tires

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

5.7L SMPI V8 HEMI ENGINE (STD)

6.7L I6 CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL ENGINE -inc: 750-amp maintenance-free battery *Deletes standard speed control*

KHAKI, CLOTH 40/20/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT -inc: stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric (REQ: ALW Popular Equipment Group or 2_B SXT CPOS Pkg)

MEDIUM SLATE GRAY, CLOTH 40/20/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT -inc: stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric (REQ: ALW Popular Equipment Group or 2_B SXT CPOS Pkg)

DELETE PICKUP BOX -inc: spare tire delete, incomplete vehicle documentation (N/A w/XME Under Rail Bedliner or AHC Trailer Tow Group) *CREDIT*

POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP -inc: cloth 40/20/40 split bench seat, stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric, speed control (REQ: 2_A ST CPOS Pkg)

TOW HOOKS

SUPPLEMENTAL SIDE AIRBAGS

FLOOR COVERING CARPET

SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO -inc: 1-year service *N/A in AK or HI* *Call Sirius to activate at 888-539-7474*

FRONT/REAR FLOOR MATS (REQ: CKE Floor Covering Carpet)

FOLDING TRAILER TOW MIRRORS (REQ: 2_A ST CPOS)

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

UNDER RAIL BOX BEDLINER (N/A w/XBC Pickup Box Delete)

TRAILER TOW GROUP -inc: Class IV trailer hitch receiver, 7-pin wiring harness, 750-amp maintenance-free battery (N/A w/XBC Pickup Box Delete)

FOLDING PWR TRAILER TOW MIRRORS (REQ: 2_B SXT CPOS Pkg)

SLIDING REAR WINDOW

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

BODYSIDE MOLDING

ADD CLEARANCE LAMPS (REQ: AR9 Single Rear Wheel Group)

6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)

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

6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (REQ: ETJ 6.7L I6 Turbo Diesel Engine)

17" X 7.5" STEEL STYLED WHEELS (REQ: 2_A ST CPOS Pkg & AR9 Single Rear Wheel Group)

17" X 8" STEEL CHROME CLAD WHEELS (REQ: 2_B SXT CPOS Pkg & AR9 Single Rear Wheel Group)

17" X 6" ARGENT STEEL WHEELS (STD) (N/A w/AR9 Single Rear Wheel Group)

17" X 6" STEEL WHEELS -inc: bright wheel skins (REQ 2_B SXT CPOS Pkg) (N/A w/AR9 Single Rear Wheel Group)

DUAL REAR WHEELS (STD) (REQ: Monotone Paint or Extra Cost Pearl Paint) (N/A w/PB5 or PDM Paint)

SINGLE REAR WHEEL GROUP -inc: 17" x 7.5" steel styled wheels, 10,100# GVWR, LT265/70R17E all-season BSW tires (w/2_B SXT CPOS Pkg-inc: 17" x 8" steel chrome clad wheels) (REQ: ETJ I6 Turbo Diesel Engine) *Deletes STD Clearance Lamps* *CREDIT*

AIR CONDITIONING (STD)

NATIONAL REGION

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

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

BRIGHT SILVER METALLIC

BRIGHT WHITE

BRILLIANT BLACK PEARL

ELECTRIC BLUE PEARL

FLAME RED

INFERNO RED CRYSTAL PEARL

LIGHT KHAKI METALLIC

MINERAL GRAY METALLIC

PATRIOT BLUE PEARL

LT235/80R17E ON/OFF-ROAD OWL TIRES (N/A w/AR9 Single Rear Wheel Group)

LT265/70R17E ALL-SEASON BSW TIRES (REQ: AR9 Single Rear Wheel Group)

LT235/80R17E ALL-SEASON BSW TIRES (STD) (N/A w/AR9 Single Rear Wheel Group)

LT265/70R17E ON/OFF-ROAD OWL TIRES (REQ: AR9 Single Rear Wheel Group)

4.10 AXLE RATIO (N/A w/2E_ CPOS Pkg) (REQ: DSA Anti-Spin Rear Axle)

3.42 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 2E_ CPOS Pkg)

3.73 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 2E_ or 2F_ CPOS Pkg)

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) *PLEASE SEE DEALER FOR DIO PRICING*

MOPAR PROTECTION GROUP -inc: front/rear splash guards, front air deflector, wheel well liners (REQ: AR9 Single Rear Wheel Group) (N/A w/XJL Front Hood Protection Shield) *PLEASE SEE DEALER FOR DIO PRICING*

26A ST CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG -inc: 5.7L V8 engine, 5-speed auto trans (REQ: DMF 4.10 Axle Ratio, DSA Anti-spin Rear Axle) (REQ: ALW Popular Equipment Group) *Upon selection of this pkg, the cost of powertrain components will be added*

2EA ST CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG -inc: 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine, 6-speed manual trans (N/A w/DMF 4.10 Axle Ratio) *Upon selection of this pkg, the cost of powertrain components will be added*

2FA ST CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG -inc: 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine, 6-speed auto trans (N/A w/DMR 3.42 Axle Ratio) *Upon selection of this pkg, the cost of powertrain components will be added*

25B SXT CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG -inc: 5.7L V8 engine, 6-speed manual trans, 17" x 6.0" steel wheels w/bright wheel skins & center hubs, cloth 40/20/40 split bench seat w/stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric, folding rear seat, bright front bumper, bright rear bumper, bright grille, carpeted floor covering, front/rear floor mats, pwr heated mirrors, pwr windows w/driver one-touch down, pwr locks, remote keyless entry, speed control (REQ: DMF 4.10 Axle Ratio, DSA Anti-spin Rear Axle)

26B SXT CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG -inc: 5.7L V8 engine, 5-speed auto trans, 17" x 6.0" steel wheels w/bright wheel skins & center hubs, cloth 40/20/40 split bench seat w/stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric, folding rear seat, bright front bumper, bright rear bumper, bright grille, carpeted floor covering, front/rear floor mats, pwr heated mirrors, pwr windows w/driver one-touch down, pwr locks, remote keyless entry, speed control (REQ: DMF 4.10 Axle Ratio, DSA Anti-spin Rear Axle) *Upon selection of this pkg, the cost of powertrain components will be added*

2EB SXT CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG -inc: 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine, 6-speed manual trans, 17" x 6.0" steel wheels w/bright wheel skins & center hubs, cloth 40/20/40 split bench seat w/stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric, folding rear seat, bright front bumper, bright rear bumper, bright grille, carpeted floor covering, front/rear floor mats, pwr heated mirrors, pwr windows w/driver one-touch down, pwr locks, remote keyless entry, speed control (N/A w/DMF 4.10 Axle Ratio) *Upon selection of this pkg, the cost of powertrain components will be added*

2FB SXT CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG -inc: 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine, 6-speed auto trans, 17" x 6.0" steel wheels w/bright wheel skins & center hubs, cloth 40/20/40 split bench seat w/stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric, folding rear seat, bright front bumper, bright rear bumper, bright grille, carpeted floor covering, front/rear floor mats, pwr heated mirrors, pwr windows w/driver one-touch down, pwr locks, remote keyless entry, speed control (N/A w/DMR 3.42 Axle Ratio) *Upon selection of this pkg, the cost of powertrain components will be added*

25A ST CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG -inc: 5.7L V8 engine, 6-speed manual trans (REQ: DMF 4.10 Axle Ratio, DSA Anti-spin Rear Axle) (REQ: ALW Popular Equipment Group)

NATIONAL DELIVERY

HAWAII DELIVERY -inc: destination charge adjustment

EXTRA COST METALLIC PAINT

EXTRA COST PEARL PAINT

MONOTONE PAINT (STD)

50-STATE EMISSIONS

CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Only available in CA, MA, ME, NY or VT*

BORDER STATE EMISSIONS *Provides California emissions for units shipped to dealers in Federal areas*

EMISSION CONTROL WAIVER *Provides Federal emissions for dealers in California for vehicles shipped to Federal areas*

FEDERAL EMISSIONS *Not available in CA, MA, ME, NY or VT*

  Bright Red -- Medium Slate Gray

  Dark Brown -- Medium Slate Gray

  Dark Brown -- Khaki

  Omaha Orange -- Medium Slate Gray

  Yellow -- Medium Slate Gray

  Light Cream -- Medium Slate Gray

  Light Cream -- Khaki

  Electric Blue Pearl -- Medium Slate Gray

  Patriot Blue Pearl -- Medium Slate Gray

  Patriot Blue Pearl -- Khaki

  Patriot Blue Pearl -- Khaki

  Mineral Gray Metallic -- Medium Slate Gray

  Light Green -- Medium Slate Gray

  Timberline Green Pearl -- Medium Slate Gray

  Timberline Green Pearl -- Khaki

  Light Khaki Metallic -- Khaki

  School Bus Yellow -- Medium Slate Gray

  Flame Red -- Medium Slate Gray

  Flame Red -- Khaki

  Flame Red -- Khaki

  Inferno Red Crystal Pearl -- Medium Slate Gray

  Inferno Red Crystal Pearl -- Khaki

  Inferno Red Crystal Pearl -- Khaki

  Bright Silver Metallic -- Medium Slate Gray

  Bright White -- Medium Slate Gray

  Bright White -- Khaki

  Bright White -- Khaki

  Brilliant Black Crystal Prl -- Medium Slate Gray

  Brilliant Black Crystal Prl -- Khaki

  Brilliant Black Crystal Prl -- Khaki

  Detonator Yellow -- Medium 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 : JAN 06, 2009

Component : STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Potential Number of Units Affected : 32865

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 A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE RESTRICTED ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE IN ONE DIRECTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy : DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY, AND INSPECT THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER BRACKET FREE CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Notes : CHRYSLER RECALL NO. H36. 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 .