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2008 Dodge Ram 3500 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" ST 6.7L

Sentry Key theft deterrent system

Instrument cluster-inc: 120 MPH primary speedometer, tachometer

Passenger assist handle

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

Overhead console w/trip computer, electronic vehicle info center

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

Black 6" x 9" manual mirrors

Tinted glass

Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers

Cargo lamp

Floor tunnel & dash liner insulation

Body & hood insulation

Gray front bumper

Dark gray rear bumper w/step pads

Front air dam

Argent grille

Gray upper fascia

Halogen headlamps

6.7L I6 Cummins turbo diesel engine

Electronically controlled throttle

HD engine cooling

6-speed manual transmission w/OD

Manual shift-on-the-fly transfer case

3.42 axle ratio

11.5" rear axle ring gear diameter

5200# front axle

Four wheel drive

Single rear wheels

750-amp maintenance-free battery

136-amp alternator

6.3' pickup box w/removable tailgate

Trailer tow wiring-inc: 4-pin connector

Tow hooks

10100# GVWR

HD front/rear shock absorbers

Front stabilizer bar

LT265/70R17E all-season BSW tires

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

17" x 7.5" steel styled wheels w/center hubs

Pwr steering

Pwr 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes

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

6.7L I6 CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL ENGINE (STD)

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)

KHAKI, HD VINYL 40/20/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT (REQ: 2_A ST CPOS Pkg)

MEDIUM SLATE GRAY, HD VINYL 40/20/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT (REQ: 2_A ST CPOS Pkg)

CLEARANCE LAMPS

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)

SUPPLEMENTAL SIDE AIRBAGS

FLOOR COVERING CARPET

PROTECTION GROUP -inc: transfer case skid plate (REQ: 2_A ST CPOS Pkg) (N/A w/AHD Heavy Duty Snow Plow Prep Group)

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

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

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

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

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

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

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

TRX4 GROUP -inc: LT265/70R17E on/off-road OWL tires (REQ: 2_B SLT CPOS Pkg)

TRX4 OFF ROAD GROUP -inc: anti-spin rear axle, fog lamps, fuel tank & transfer case skid plates, LT265/70R17E on/off-road OWL tires, Sirius satellite radio w/1-year subscription (REQ 2_B CPOS Pkg)

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

HD SNOW PLOW PREP GROUP -inc: transfer case skid plate (N/A w/ETH Diesel Engine)

BODYSIDE MOLDING

SLIDING REAR WINDOW

6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)

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

ELECTRIC BLUE PEARL

FLAME RED

INFERNO RED CRYSTAL PEARL

LIGHT KHAKI METALLIC

MINERAL GRAY METALLIC

PATRIOT BLUE PEARL

LT265/70R17E ON/OFF-ROAD OWL TIRES

LT265/70R17E 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)

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*

2FB SXT CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG -inc: 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine, 6-speed auto trans, 17" x 6.0" chrome clad steel wheels, 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, speed control (N/A w/DMR 3.42 Axle Ratio) *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)

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*

2EB SXT CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG -inc: 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine, 6-speed manual trans, 17" x 6.0" chrome clad steel wheels, 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, speed control (N/A w/DMF 4.10 Axle Ratio)

NATIONAL DELIVERY

HAWAII DELIVERY -inc: destination charge adjustment

EXTRA COST METALLIC PAINT

EXTRA COST PEARL PAINT

MONOTONE PAINT (STD)

  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 : 09V005000

Mfg's Report Date : JAN 06, 2009

Component : STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Potential Number of Units Affected : 108429

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 AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy : DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY, AND INSPECT THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER BRACKET FREE OF 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 .