| Issue ID | 984698 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10514778 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 15/04/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and could not be turned left. The failure occurred as soon as the vehicle was started. The contact also stated that the power steering fluid leaked continuously. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 156000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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