| Issue ID | 1067168 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10592166 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 18/03/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering rack (rack & pinion) leaking fluid premature failure of rack did not,but could have caused an accident replaced by local dodge dealer. However chrysler customer care does not consider it premature failure and therefore my problem at my expense filed claim with chrysler under non recall related expense for reimbursement,but was denied filed claim with auto bbb in auburn hills,mi and was directed to file complaint with nhsta. Chrysler case#[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52723 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ANTIOCH, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA16D73JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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