| Issue ID | 454324 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10052054 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 25/10/03 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When driving at an undetermined speed steering wheel failed, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle going 50 mph. Consumer towed the vehicle to dealer, and mechanic informed the consumer that the steering column bolt snapped. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28059 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LOGANSPORT, LA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7HA18N52GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 25/08/02 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | U |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| 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 | WAYANE ADAMS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 318 697 5561 |
| Dealer's city | LOGANSPORT |
| Dealer's state code | LA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 71049 |