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2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Hose, Piping, Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	655959
Internal NHTSA #	10212286
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2004
File date	10/02/07
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING,
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I noticed a power steering fluid leak and brought my pickup in to dealer for evaluation. Notified me that my power steering hoses were shot. 29,780 miles on vehicle and not covered under warranty since the hoses had a repair clamp installed from prior failure. 2 months later was driving on interstate when my pickup suddenly lost power steering capabilities. I was able to pull vehicle over without incident and returned to dealership the same day and they informed me that rack/pinion was shot. Not under warranty due to 1 month past 3year warranty period. 30,200miles on vehicle. Shop foreman advised me behind closed doors that this is a continuous problem with "northern area" ram 1500's and they alone had serviced over 200 similar type 1500 ram vehicles with the same power steering problems i also had just in the past 2-3 months! The foreman also informed me there is a 5-7 day backorder on rack and pinions because they are in high demand due to this dodge engineering problem. He gave me a number to dodge to complain, i called with the reply from dodge as "i'm sorry but due to your warranty being past by 1 mo. We will be unable to goodwill assist you with your problem". I'm not bitter but feel this needs to be looked into due to obvious safety issues. Thank you.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	29780
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FARGO, ND
VIN pattern	1D7HU18N24SXXXXXX
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	20/10/06
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	75
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Dealer's name	CORWIN CHRYSLER DODGE
Dealer's telephone number	701-282-8425
Dealer's city	FARGO
Dealer's state code	ND
Dealer's ZIP code	58103

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2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Hose, Piping, Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Hose, Piping, Problems, Complaints and Defects

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