| Issue ID | 608170 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10172694 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 20/07/06 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the rear end became noisy under normal road conditions. The nature of the failure was gradually worsening. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer ten times since october 22, 2004, who determined the pinion bearings as well as side clips failed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68947 |
| Number of Occurences | 10 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WILLOW SPRING, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18N13SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/03/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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| Dealer's name | DIACON AND JONES |
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