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2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Suspension Front Shock Absorber Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	595321
Internal NHTSA #	10162883
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2001
File date	01/04/06
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle presented on going problems with the steering. Prior to steering failures, the warning was uncontrollable steering and pulling on normal road conditions. The vehicle was taken to dealers twice for alignment readjustments. The problem persisted causing an accident when the vehicle hit a pedestrian. The vehicle was checked by independent mechanic who observed a grove near the tire. The nature of the failure gradually became worse. The insurance company inspected the vehicle and determined that the problem was caused by a manufacturer defect. The bolt in the front shock absorbers extend over without safety stop and cuts into the bead of the tire right above the rim on the inside of the tire. The manufacturer was contacted and refused to replace tires and repair the vehicle, which was still under warranty. The manufacturers would not acknowledge that the problems was caused by a defect. The contact expressed that other complaints were made about the suspension as well online. The insurance company bear the cost of repairs to the vehicle and had the vehicle repaired at an independent mechanics. The insurance company also paid for another manufacturer defect concerning the steering, which the manufacturer also refused to acknowledge or repair. The problem with the bolt cutting into the bead of the tire above the rim still persists.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	53000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	MOHAVE VALLEY, AZ
VIN pattern	3B7HC13Y41MXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	Y
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	Y
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Date of purchase	01/01/05
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	SWANTY'S DODGE/
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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 Suspension Front Shock Absorber Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Suspension Front Shock Absorber Problems, Complaints and Defects

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