| Issue ID | 452062 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10049485 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 05/12/03 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Power steering failed when taking a corner-unable to control vehicle. Told by dealer later that the power steering shaft had broken. Was told by 2 different dealers that they have had numerous incidents of this situation with dodge vehicles. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67445 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SHARON SPRINGS, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1B7HC16Y51SXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 21/08/03 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 50 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | GABLE DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 518 234 1075 |
| Dealer's city | COBLESKILL |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 12043 |