'95 Recalls

[MikeR]

Picked up a '95 2wd 12 valve,and went by the dealer to have the VIN checked and get a factory options list. The service guy said there is two recalls that haven't been done yet... the first is the ignition switch recall,and the other is the steering shaft recall. I know what the ignition recall is,but what is the steering shaft recall?

-Mike

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'00 2500,QC,4wd,LWB,Dark Garnet,6spd,3. 54lsd,SLT,DD stage II,Psychotty air,10-level PM3,Jacobs ebrake,Isspro pyro & boost gauges,2wd-low,Airoquip fuel lines,Smittybilt nerfs,BFG 285/75 AT's
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'95 2500,Reg-cab,2wd,LWB,White/Driftwood,Automatic,3. 54open,SLT

 

[LandShark]

Mike: It's a plastic sleeve that's put over the steering shaft (near the fuel filter) and held on with a few plastic tie wraps. Takes about 5 minutes for a 5 star mechanic to install. It keeps the steering shaft from falling apart.

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1995 2500 SLT Club 4x4, auto, 3. 54, 3300 pound Elkhorn slide in camper, AirLift air springs, Ricka dual wheel adapters (used only with the camper on), K&N, DC tow hooks, Rancho RS9000, Hellwig rear sway bar.
108,000 miles and counting.

 

[MikeR]

Thanks! I guess the previous owner didn't care to get it done since it's a 2 wheel drive.

-Mike

 

[illflem]

I personally felt the steering shaft recall was a BS band-aid waste of time. The igg switch recall was sent out on all '95s,but only applies to certain vin numbers.

 

['956Wheel]

Check out the NHTSA site, you will find any and all recalls on your new toy!

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9535hundred

 

[Jeff H]

If they wanna fix for me. Then they can send some over to fix it.

 

[Joe G.]

Mike,

I had the steering shaft thing done to mine. I asked about it since it doesn't look like it does a whole lot. The explanation I got was that in extreme off road driving it's possible for the steering shaft to separate. The plastic thingy is supposed to keep it in alignment if that happens so it will slip back together. I kinda wonder about that one.

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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,3. 54,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,TST #5,BD valve body,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver

 

[illflem]

Mike here's a list of recalls on a '95,courtesy of Alldata. With Alldata,if you pay,you can read the entire recall, remedy,how to do it etc. I was looking though some of these and they certainly apply to my '95 trucks,but I never received notice on some of them,worst was the air bag one. What's up???Have any other '95 owners recieved all these?If anyone wants more info on one of these ask and I'll post,still have a couple months left on my subscription with Alldata.


NHTSA00V135000 000510 Recall 00V135000: Ignition Switch Wiring Defect
828 991201 Safety Recall No. 828-Hydraulic Clutch
NHTSA99V214000 990809 Recall 99V214000: Shock Tower Defect
NHTSA99V115000 990506 Recall 99V115000: Hydraulic Clutch Assembly Defect
NHTSA99V023000 990204 Recall 99V023000: Unexpected Air Bag Deployment
NHTSA99V024000 990204 Recall 99V024000: Possible Headlamp Switch Failure
NHTSA97V199000 971106 Recall 97V199000: Fuel Tank Rollover Valve Defect
720R 970601 Safety Recall #720 - Vacuum Check Valve
NHTSA97V068000 970421 Brakes: Hydraulic
NHTSA97V084000 970417 Recall 97V084000: A/T Fluid Line Defect
NHTSA97V066000 970407 Brakes: Hydraulic (2)
709 970101 Safety Recall #709 - Steering Shaft
NHTSA96V230000 961107 Recall 96V230000: Steering Shaft Defect
642 950701 Safety Recall #642 Steering Wheel Back Cover
638 950701 Safety Recall # 638 Secondary Hood Latch Bracket
NHTSA95V088000 950503 Recall 95V088000: Steering Wheel Back Cover Defect
NHTSA95V056000 950320 Recall 95V056000: Secondary Hood Latch Defect



[This message has been edited by illflem (edited 02-26-2001). ]

 

[MikeR]

Thanks illflem,
I totally forgot about it,but we do have an Alldata subscription at work. It is a real handy reference to have around,although not much was in there for my '00 Ram. I'll have to look through the '95 stuff tomorrow.

-Mike

 

['956Wheel]

On the steering shaft recall, does that include 4 & 2wd? Also would the "Borgson" shaft take care of it? Mom says the truck wanders... or I drive lousy. #ad
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9535hundred

 

[Joe G.]

The wandering is more probably the track bar or, in some case, a steering box problem.