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2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	503926
Internal NHTSA #	10092511
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2001
File date	13/09/04
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the pittman arm was defective and replaced it. However, even after the replacement was done the inner sidewall of the tires were still rubbing against the frame of the vehicle. Owner also went to get a front end alignment and that too did not stop the tires from rubbing against the frame of the vehicle. It then was determined that the steering gear that was installled on the vehicle was incorrect and needed to be changed. The dealer contacted the manufacturer who said they will not cover the expense of replacement. Provide further details. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	67000
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	GLENNVILLE, GA
VIN pattern	1B7HC13Y71JXXXXXX
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?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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