| Issue ID | 619568 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10182760 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 16/02/07 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* - the contact called regarding a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the driver was traveling down a hill coming to a stop at less than 5 mph when he attempted to make a left hand turn and the vehicle would not turn. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle had to be towed. There were no warning indicators. The current and failure mileage were both 32900. The dealer had diagnosed the failure as needing to replace the power steering pump. The dodge dealer advised the contact that they located a pump, however, the power steering pump was on back order and they were not sure when he would get the part if he chose not to purchase the part at this time. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32900 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TITUSVILLE, PA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | UNKNOWN |
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