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2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	580798
Internal NHTSA #	10151599
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2001
File date	13/02/06
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Dt: the contact stated while taking the vehicle to the independent repair shop for normal maintenance, the mechanic discovered the front ball joints needed replaced. Upon further inspections, the seal around the ball joints were worn and the lubricant leaked out; however no repairs were made. The consumer stated there were no grease fittings on the joints. Updated 03/17/06. jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	30000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	ALMA, GA
VIN pattern	3B7HC13YX1MXXXXXX
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
No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	09/10/00
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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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	WAYCROSS CHRYSLER DODGE
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	WAYCROSS
Dealer's state code	GA
Dealer's ZIP code	31502

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2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Problems, Complaints and Defects

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