Safety Recall NHTSA · 08E027000 Reported March 28, 2008

Chassis tie rods

Affinia Group, Inc. · Steering · 5,700 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08E027000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Affinia Group, Inc.
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
5,700
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 28, 2008

Defect Summary

Affinia is recalling 5,700 aftermarket chassis tie rod assemblies manufactured from march 28, 2006 through march 17, 2008, sold for use on my 1998 and 1999 dodge ram 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks. the dust seal supplied with the chassis tie rods were manufactured to the wrong specification. as a consequence, the dust seal may prevent the ball stud of the chassis tie rod from properly seating into the taper of the vehicle steering knuckle during aftermarket installation.

Safety Consequence

If this condition remains undetected, the bolt can eventually unseat completely, causing the affected wheel to disengage from the steering mechanism, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action

Affinia will notify owners and replace the affected chassis tie rod assemblies free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during april 2008. owners may contact affinia at 734-827-5400.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Affinia Group, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08E027000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08E027000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08E027000?

NHTSA recall 08E027000 was issued by Affinia Group, Inc. on March 28, 2008. It addresses: Chassis tie rods. The recall affects approximately 5,700 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Affinia Group, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08E027000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.