| Issue ID | 709801 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10256336 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 19/01/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2002 dodge ram 1500. The power steering quit while i was driving and i was in a curve and almost wrecked. I have heard other people talking about this same problem. I thought safety was number one. But i guess this will not be a recall until some one from your office or someone you love is killed in this type of situation. I have read that people have ran of the road when this has happened or have struck a roadside object trying to stop. Come on people lets fix this issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 41150 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RIDGELEY, WV |
| VIN pattern | 3D7HU18N62GXXXXXX |
| 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 | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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