| Issue ID | 572575 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10145299 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 14/12/05 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: the contact complained about a steering linkage failure. Prior to the failure the contact heard a noise coming from the steering column. He took the vehicle to a service dealer, who was unable to duplicate the problem, and no repairs were made. Later, while entering a curve, the contact's vehicle steering failed, resulted in the vehicle crashing into a fence. Upon inspection he discovered the steering linkage lying on the ground underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a service dealer. No repairs have been made. The vehicle was a dodge, ram van, 1500.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WOODBURG, NJ |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 13/11/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | MURRAY DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 610-279-3020 |
| Dealer's city | CONSHOHOCKEN |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 19428-1024 |