| Issue ID | 499453 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10089477 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 10/12/02 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When brand new tires were installed, rotated and balanced the tire shop service man indicated that the steering gear cut into the tires which could result in a blow out. Dealership replaced the steering gear. However, failure recurred. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PHOENIX, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 3B7HC12Y21GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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