| Issue ID | 414067 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10007450 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 15/06/02 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At speeds above 30 mph, vehicle demonstrates lack of control when encountering rough/uneven road surface. Vehicle experiences excessive jump/bounce in front and rear suspension. Tire pressure decreased from tire manufacturer recommended 44 psi to dodge recommended 35 psi. This action helped to restore low speed control. Vehicle still has control loss at highway speeds of 65 mph and greater. Dealer contacted and stated had not heard of the problem, but would look into problem. Note: vehicle is a swb standard cab version of the ram 1500. *ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768036 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | LULING, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA16N52JXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/06/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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