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2008 Dodge Ram 3500 4WD Mega Cab 160.5" SXT 6.7L

Passenger assist handle

Passenger side visor vanity mirror

Rear courtesy/reading lamps

Behind seat storage bin

Cloth 40/20/40 split bench seat

Stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric

Rear 60/40 split folding bench seat

Mini floor console

Carpeted floor covering

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

Pwr locks

Remote keyless entry

Speed control

AM/FM stereo w/CD player

(4) speakers

Fixed long mast antenna

Air conditioning

12V pwr outlet

Cigar lighter

Color-keyed instrument panel bezel

Overhead console w/trip computer, electronic vehicle info center

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" 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

Gray upper fascia

Body color upper fascia

Halogen headlamps

Clearance lamps

6.7L I6 Cummins turbo diesel engine

Electronically controlled throttle

HD engine cooling

6-speed manual transmission w/OD

Electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case

3.42 axle ratio

11.5" rear axle ring gear diameter

5200# front axle

Four wheel drive

Dual rear wheels

750-amp maintenance-free battery

136-amp alternator

6.3' pickup box w/removable tailgate

Trailer tow wiring-inc: 4-pin connector

Trailer tow group-inc: Class IV receiver hitch, 7-pin wiring harness

Tow hooks

10500# 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

Diesel exhaust brake

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: 2_F SXT CPOS Pkg)

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

KHAKI, PREMIUM CLOTH 40/20/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat, center seat cushion storage, mini floor console, stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric (REQ: 2_G SLT CPOS Pkg)

MEDIUM SLATE GRAY, PREMIUM CLOTH 40/20/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat, center seat cushion storage, mini floor console, stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric (REQ: 2_G SLT CPOS Pkg)

KHAKI, CLOTH BUCKET SEATS -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat, rear 60/40 split folding seat, stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric (REQ: 2FG SLT CPOS Pkg)

MEDIUM SLATE GRAY, CLOTH BUCKET SEATS -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat, rear 60/40 split folding seat, stain & odor resistant anti-static seat fabric (REQ: 2FG SLT CPOS Pkg)

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

17" X 8" FORGED ALUMINUM WHEELS (REQ: 2_G SLT CPOS Pkg & AR9 Single Rear Wheel Group)

17" X 6" STEEL WHEELS -inc: bright wheel skins (STD) (N/A w/AR9 Single Rear Wheel Group)

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/universal garage door opener, ash tray lamp, glove box lamp, underhood lamp (REQ: 2_G SLT CPOS Pkg) (N/A w/ALW Popular Equipment Group) *Deletes Infinity Speakers from REC Stereo contents*

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

PWR ADJUSTABLE PEDALS

FOG LAMPS (REQ: 2_G SLT CPOS Pkg)

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, rear 60/40 split folding bench seat, (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 (REQ: 2_G SLT CPOS Pkg)

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

UNDER RAIL BOX BEDLINER

PROTECTION GROUP -inc: transfer case skid plate, tow hooks

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

PWR SUNROOF (REQ: 2_G SLT CPOS Pkg & ALW Popular Equipment Group)

REAR SEAT VIDEO SYSTEM -inc: wireless headphones (REQ 2_G CPOS Pkg & ALW Popular Equipment Group) (REQ: RAQ or REC Stereo)

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

FOLDING PWR TRAILER TOW MIRRORS

SUPPLEMENTAL SIDE AIRBAGS (REQ 2_G CPOS Pkg & ALW Popular Equipment Group)

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

AUTO DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR

CHROME TUBULAR SIDE STEPS

BODYSIDE MOLDING (REQ: 2_G SLT CPOS Pkg)

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

LT235/80R17E ON/OFF-ROAD OWL TIRES (REQ: 2_G SLT CPOS Pkg) (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: 2_G SLT CPOS Pkg & AR9 Single Rear Wheel Group)

SINGLE REAR WHEEL GROUP -inc: 17" x 8" steel chrome clad wheels, 10,100# GVWR, LT265/70R17E all-season BSW tires (w/2_G SLT CPOS Pkg-inc: 17" x 8" forged aluminum wheels) *Deletes STD Clearance Lamps* *CREDIT*

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

6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)

6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD

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

NATIONAL REGION

TEXAS REGION -inc: regional CMA base price adjustment

CALIFORNIA REGION -inc: regional CMA base price adjustment

FLORIDA REGION -inc: regional CMA base price adjustment

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

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

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

LIGHT KHAKI METALLIC

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

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 Chrome Tubular Side Steps) *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, MRK Chrome Tubular Side Steps) *PLEASE SEE DEALER FOR DIO PRICING*

AM/FM STEREO W/CD PLAYER (STD)

AM/FM/MP3 STEREO W/6-DISC IN-DASH CD CHANGER -inc: (7) Infinity speakers (REQ: 2_G SLT CPOS Pkg & 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: 2_G SLT CPOS Pkg) (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, front/rear floor mats, pwr sliding rear window, Sirius satellite radio w/1-year service (N/A w/DMR 3.42 Axle Ratio) *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, front/rear floor mats, pwr sliding rear window, Sirius satellite radio w/1-year service (N/A w/DMF 4.10 Axle Ratio)

2EF SXT CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG -inc: 6.7L I6 turbo diesel engine, 6-speed manual trans (N/A w/DMF 4.10 Axle Ratio)

2FF SXT 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*

NATIONAL DELIVERY

HAWAII DELIVERY -inc: destination charge adjustment

EXTRA COST METALLIC PAINT

EXTRA COST PEARL PAINT

TWO-TONE "LOWER BREAK" PAINT (REQ: 2_G CPOS Pkg)

MONOTONE PAINT (STD)

6C7 ORDER CODE

6C9 ORDER CODE

6C5 ORDER CODE

6CC ORDER CODE

6CD ORDER CODE

  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 .