| Issue ID | 378785 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 8017376 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 01/01/02 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When turning steering wheel completely to right or left, the wheel turns too far. There is no stop in gear box. Also when this happens, tire hits shock absorber bracket, and is slowly shredding the tire.*ak consumer replaced tires with narrower tires. They still rub against the shock absorber bracket. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the advice given was to replace the steering gear box that had internal stops. This vehicles gear box was not equipped with that feature. *jg |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COPPELL, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3B7HC12Y21GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 28/12/01 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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