- The problem
- Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.
- The risk
- This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. The recall began on august 15, 2008. Owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Dodge 5500 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Dodge 5500 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2008 for the trailer hitches.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough 5500 years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 Dodge 5500 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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No complaints about the 2008 Dodge 5500 yet
Dodge 5500: every year compared
All 5500 years2008 Dodge 5500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Dodge 5500 | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan | 1,293 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Dodge Avenger | 845 | 6 | F | Compare |
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| 2008 Dodge Caliber | 377 | 0 | D | Compare |
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| 2008 Dodge Caravan | 302 | 2 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2008 Dodge 5500
Does the 2008 Dodge 5500 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Dodge 5500: trailer hitches (July 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2008 Dodge 5500 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2008 Dodge 5500 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data