| Issue ID | 539694 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10119251 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 01/04/05 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving at 40 mph something under the 2001 dodge ram malfunctioned resulting in the consumer loosing braking and steering ability. The vehicle went off an embankment and hit a tree. *mr *sc the consumer believed the problem may have been a ball joint or tie rod end. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIR |
| City and State | LAWRENCEBURG, KY |
| VIN pattern | 3B7HF13Y71MXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 12/10/01 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 40 |
| 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 | COUNTRY SIDE MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | LAWRENCEBURG |
| Dealer's state code | KY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 40342 |