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2008 Dodge Ram 3500 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT 5.7L

Passenger assist handle

Passenger side visor vanity mirror

Behind seat storage bin

Cloth 40/20/40 split bench seat

Stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric

Mini floor console

Carpeted floor covering

Front floor mats

4-spoke steering wheel

Tilt steering column

Sentry Key theft deterrent system

Instrument cluster-inc: 120 MPH primary speedometer, tachometer

Pwr windows w/driver one-touch down

Sliding rear window

Pwr locks

Remote keyless entry

Speed control

AM/FM stereo w/CD player

(4) speakers

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

Fixed long mast antenna

Air conditioning

12V pwr outlet

Cigar lighter

Color-keyed instrument panel bezel

Overhead console w/trip computer

Pwr 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes

"Next Generation" front airbags

Passenger airbag on/off switch

Child safety rear door locks

Front height adjustable shoulder belts

Dual note horn

Box & rear fender lamps

Black 6" x 9" pwr heated mirrors

Tinted glass

Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers

Cargo lamp

Floor tunnel & dash liner insulation

Body & hood insulation

Bright front bumper

Bright rear bumper

Front air dam

Bright grille

Body color upper fascia

Halogen headlamps

Clearance lamps

5.7L SMPI V8 HEMI engine

Electronically controlled throttle

HD engine cooling

6-speed manual transmission w/OD

Electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case

4.10 axle ratio

11.5" rear axle ring gear diameter

5200# front axle

Four 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

11500# GVWR

HD front/rear shock absorbers

Front stabilizer bar

LT235/80R17E all-season BSW tires

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

17" x 6" steel wheels w/bright wheel skins & center hubs

Pwr steering

Pwr 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes

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

KHAKI, CLOTH 40/20/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT -inc: stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric

MEDIUM SLATE GRAY, CLOTH 40/20/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT -inc: stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric

KHAKI, PREMIUM CLOTH 40/20/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat, center seat cushion storage, stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric

MEDIUM SLATE GRAY, PREMIUM CLOTH 40/20/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat, center seat cushion storage, stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric

KHAKI, CLOTH BUCKET SEATS (REQ: AGG Sport Appearance Group) (N/A w/DEG Manual Trans)

MEDIUM SLATE GRAY, CLOTH BUCKET SEATS (REQ: AGG Sport Appearance Group) (N/A w/DEG Manual Trans)

MEDIUM SLATE GRAY, LEATHER TRIMMED BUCKET SEATS -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat, heated front seats (REQ: AGG Sport Appearance Group) (N/A w/DEG 6-Speed Manual Trans)

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

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

FOG LAMPS

PWR ADJUSTABLE PEDALS

FOLDING PWR TRAILER TOW MIRRORS

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER *Deletes STD sliding rear window*

AUTO DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR

FRONT HOOD PROTECTION SHIELD (N/A w/AGG Sport Appearance Group)

REMOTE START SYSTEM (REQ: 26G CPOS Pkg)

SUPPLEMENTAL SIDE AIRBAGS (REQ: ANA Navigation Convenience Group or ALW Popular Equipment Group)

UCONNECT HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION -inc: auto dimming rearview mirror

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

HD SNOW PLOW PREP GROUP -inc: 160-amp alternator, 750-amp maintenance-free battery, transfer case skid plate (w/EZA engine-inc: 160-amp alternator) (N/A w/2EG SLT CPOS Pkg)

NAVIGATION CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: AM/FM/MP3 stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer, GPS navigation system, auto dimming rearview mirror, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/mounted audio controls, Uconnect hands-free communication, security alarm, sun visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors, overhead console w/trip computer, universal garage door opener, ash tray lamp, glove box lamp, underhood lamp *Deletes Infinity Speakers from REC Stereo contents*

POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP -inc: cloth 40/20/40 split bench seat, stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric, 6-way pwr driver seat, front center seat cushion storage, (7) Infinity speakers, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls, auto dimming rearview mirror, sun visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors, overhead console w/trip computer, universal garage door opener, security alarm, ash tray lamp, glove box lamp, underhood lamp (N/A w/AGG Sport Appearance Group)

PROTECTION GROUP -inc: transfer case skid plate, tow hooks (N/A w/AHD Heavy Duty Snow Plow Prep Group)

SPORT APPEARANCE GROUP -inc: cloth low back bucket seats, stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric, 6-way pwr driver seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, fog lamps, body color front fascia, body color grille, body color rear bumper w/step pads, sport instrument panel bezel (N/A w/2EG SLT CPOS Pkg) (N/A w/PR4, PRH or PB7 Paint)

LIGHT GROUP -inc: ashtray lamp, glove box lamp, overhead console w/trip computer, universal garage door opener, auto dimming rearview mirror, sun visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors, underhood lamp (w/ETJ 6.7L diesel engine-inc: overhead console bin & map lamps)

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)

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

BLACK VINYL FLOOR COVERING *Deletes STD Front Floor Mats*

CHROME TUBULAR SIDE STEPS (N/A w/AHD HD Snow Plow Prep 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)

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

FLAME RED

INFERNO RED CRYSTAL PEARL

PATRIOT BLUE PEARL

LT235/80R17E ON/OFF-ROAD OWL TIRES

LT235/80R17E ALL-SEASON BSW TIRES (STD)

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)

AM/FM STEREO W/CD PLAYER (STD)

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

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 (REQ: ANA Navigation Convenience Group or ALW Popular Equipment Group) *N/A in AK or HI*

2FG SLT 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*

25G SLT CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG -inc: 5.7L V8 engine, 6-speed manual trans (REQ: DMF 4.10 Rear Axle)

26G SLT CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG -inc: 5.7L V8 engine, 5-speed auto trans (REQ: DMF 4.10 Rear Axle) *Upon selection of this pkg, the cost of powertrain components will be added*

2EG SLT 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*

NATIONAL DELIVERY

HAWAII DELIVERY -inc: destination charge adjustment

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

  Patriot Blue Pearl -- Medium Slate Gray

  Patriot Blue Pearl -- Khaki

  Patriot Blue Pearl -- Khaki

  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 .