| Issue ID | 545002 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10124274 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 01/06/05 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Upper and lower ball joints are worn out @ 60,000 miles. Diagnosed by dodge dealership. Causing excessive tire wear and handling problems. Dodge custonmer service (file 13615741) refused to fix problem even though durangos have had a recall for similar issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
| Number of Occurences | 0 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TIFFIN, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1M537064XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| 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 | COPPUS MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 419 447 8131 |
| Dealer's city | TIFFIN |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 44883 |