| Issue ID | 463050 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10059345 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 30/09/03 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving the vehicle's steering wheel become loose. The technician serviced the truck and noticed that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *nm *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26990 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OSHKOSH, WI |
| VIN pattern | 1B7HF16Y31SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 28/07/00 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | HOMAN AUTO |
| Dealer's telephone number | 920-324-7979 |
| Dealer's city | WAUPUN |
| Dealer's state code | WI |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 53963 |