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2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	661533
Internal NHTSA #	10216722
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2002
File date	10/12/07
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. The contact noticed a large red-colored fluid underneath the front driver side near the engine compartment. He took his vehicle to a local mechanic and was informed that the seals in the power steering rack failed and needed to be replaced. One month later, while the vehicle was in park, the contact noticed a larger puddle of power steering fluid. The dealer and manufacturer were unable to assist. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 65,603 and failure mileage was 54,000.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	54000
Number of Occurences	45
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	GARNER, NC
VIN pattern	1D7HA16N22JXXXXXX
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	13/05/03
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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Dealer's name	PRIVATE OWNER
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2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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