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2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	418092
Internal NHTSA #	10020771
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2002
File date	23/07/02
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Regarding the new body style dodge 1500 ram pickup. My truck is less than a year old and about 15000 miles. It has a steering problem. Generally, it pulls to the right, dangerously! The second day of my ownership, went to the dealer and they aligned it. Told me if i still had a problem, it was a tire problem. The alignment did not help. I had the tires rotated at the appropriate time and this did not help. The steering problem is worse now. If i travel over a bump or a seam in the road, the vehicle will vere to the right or left or both directions in an uncontrolable and violent manner. I must come to a complete stop to regain control of the vehicle. Yes, it is very scary. So much so, that i again returned to the dealer, they aligned it again. The problem seems worse now. I was told, if the alignment did not help to bring it back and they would order/instal a new rack. I did so and was put off. Today, 5-30-03 i returned to the dealer to ask about the fix for my steering problem. I again was put off and i asked to call chrysler. I did, the nice and efficient lady new what i was talking about with the steering problem. I asked if there were alot of complaints like mine and without saying "yes", she indicated there are many complaints. While on hold with her, she called my dealer. I later called the dealer as instructed. The service advisor i have been working with for three weeks said "there is a problem with the steering, chrysler is aware and has re-designed parts for the fix, however they are not yet available." i am to take my truck in on monday, 6-2-03 for a couple of hours so they can "look at it again." sad to say, but i am afraid to drive my new dodge truck. You never know when it will vere violently out of control. What does a consumer do? How long before parts are available? How many people must die or their lives changed forever before the problem is addressed on a large scale?*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	25
Number of Occurences	15
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BRISTOW, OK
VIN pattern	1D7HU16N32JXXXXXX
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	21/07/02
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	35
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Dealer's name	CROWN BRISTOW
Dealer's telephone number	918-367-3423
Dealer's city	BRISTOW
Dealer's state code	OK
Dealer's ZIP code	74010

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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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2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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