Mopar Safety Recall H46.....anybody get it?

[RegenerationCompleted]

Originally Posted by Retrocars1

OK...do you know why it was suspended and what the recall involves now? Thanks.

Hi
The reason the H46 recall was suspended was to make an addition to the inspection/repair procedure. Which is to add the inspection of the orientation of the left outer tie rod end. Potentially the damper bracket u bolts could have been tightened with the ballsocket/stud not perpendicular (straight up & down).

From the beginning "Why/whom for the recall".

Certain 2003 to 2009 vehicles

On March 1st 2008 a new steering linkage was introduced into the replacement parts system. (Production changes are addressed in recall H36).

The new parts were a linkage assembly as a kit , which included 3 tie rod ends, connecting tubes, thread clamps and a modified mounting bracket for the damper.

The damper is available seperately and the old one will not fit the new linkage.

There is some mismatch issues with the pitman arm that matches up with the new inner tie rod link , and parts notes and the recall instructions illustrate the required stamped part number , if unreadable , it needs a new one.

So here's the deal. Chrysler does not know who bought the new packages after March 1, 2008. About 34,000 were sold.

So part 1 of the procedure, inspect the linkage, if it's old style, you're done. The rest of the recall does'nt apply to you.

The next part:to check the nut size on the revised damper bracket. There were some with a smaller size u-bolt/nut combo and the could loosen. 13mm bad, 15 mm good.

Every body from there gets the new inner drag link tie rod end. And steering wheel recenter procedure (NOT and alignment).

Then they check the pitman arm number if it is NOT 68039930AA or is unreadable, it must be replaced. (2003 to 2008,) (2009 have a different number and identification procedure).

The last procedure was the reason for the temporary suspension, which added the left outer tie rod end orientation and readjustment to the procedure, as it could have been installed with the socket orientation on an offset angle. Readjustment could result in needing the toe-in to be readjusted in rare cases.

The H36 recall is essentially the same repair procedures for 2008 & 2009 vehicles except the factory knows which vehicles they are and who owns them.

That the short version.

Charlie

[Retrocars1]

Thanks Charlie....you rock! BTW my truck is an 07.5 and has the original setup.

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Last edited by Retrocars1 : 06-08-2009 at 12:41 AM.

[Plow Man]

Originally Posted by RegenerationCompleted

Hi
The reason the H46 recall was suspended was to make an addition to the inspection/repair procedure. Which is to add the inspection of the orientation of the left outer tie rod end. Potentially the damper bracket u bolts could have been tightened with the ballsocket/stud not perpendicular (straight up & down).

From the beginning "Why/whom for the recall".

Certain 2003 to 2009 vehicles

On March 1st 2008 a new steering linkage was introduced into the replacement parts system. (Production changes are addressed in recall H36).

The new parts were a linkage assembly as a kit , which included 3 tie rod ends, connecting tubes, thread clamps and a modified mounting bracket for the damper.

The damper is available seperately and the old one will not fit the new linkage.

There is some mismatch issues with the pitman arm that matches up with the new inner tie rod link , and parts notes and the recall instructions illustrate the required stamped part number , if unreadable , it needs a new one.

So here's the deal. Chrysler does not know who bought the new packages after March 1, 2008. About 34,000 were sold.

So part 1 of the procedure, inspect the linkage, if it's old style, you're done. The rest of the recall does'nt apply to you.

The next part:to check the nut size on the revised damper bracket. There were some with a smaller size u-bolt/nut combo and the could loosen. 13mm bad, 15 mm good.

Every body from there gets the new inner drag link tie rod end. And steering wheel recenter procedure (NOT and alignment).

Then they check the pitman arm number if it is NOT 68039930AA or is unreadable, it must be replaced. (2003 to 2008,) (2009 have a different number and identification procedure).

The last procedure was the reason for the temporary suspension, which added the left outer tie rod end orientation and readjustment to the procedure, as it could have been installed with the socket orientation on an offset angle. Readjustment could result in needing the toe-in to be readjusted in rare cases.

The H36 recall is essentially the same repair procedures for 2008 & 2009 vehicles except the factory knows which vehicles they are and who owns them.

That the short version.

Charlie

So how do I find out if my trucks need this??? one is 07 c&c
one is a quad cab p/u both 3500 4x4

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[RegenerationCompleted]

Hi
To see if you need any thing done.
1/ look at your linkage where the damper mounts to the link.

2/ If it's a stud through tie bar. No action is required.
The dealer is having the service advisors do this step so most vehicles won't even get to the shop.

3/ If the damper mount is a bracket with 2 u bolts to the tie bar, then it needs to at a minimum get a new inner drag link tie rod end. possibly the full monty (bracket, too).

Thats it.

Charlie

[04SSHD]

I got that one too...

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[15 Digger]

My 06 with 11000 miles had click when turning and a noise from rear shaft. Also had left upper ball joint worn.I learned from forums about death wobble and heard you should tell them you have violent shake in suspension on certain road conditions. I told them this and they came up with the H 46 recall. They changed the inner links and pitman arm. Mine were original. They also changed all 4 ball joints and did complete rear drive shaft. Good dealer,http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/im...ilies/lol2.gif

[Garrett49]

I got the recall notice from Dodge Canada when I was phoning to find out if my US imported truck had any warranty. Now that I have the info before I take my truck to the dealer, I'm curious to see what will get fixed.

[Revolution]

so what is the story on the import into canada. they cover it?

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[Garrett49]

Iwas told by Dodge Canada that they would honor the safety recall under warranty but other than that I am SOL.

[gunsammo2]

Took mine in didn't even go in the shop, the guy came out ,stuck his head under the bumper and said everything ok I could go. Wasn't there 5 minutes

[soflo2500]

Can anyone confirm that this H46 only applys to 4wd trucks, not 2wd? I took a look at my front end and it didn't look anything like the linkage pics I've seen showing the affected parts.
Todd

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[JWH_03_Dodge]

correct, only 4wd trucks

edit... looks like cab/chassis might be affected too

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