| Issue ID | 873679 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10417097 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 22/07/11 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated the steering wheel was pulling while making a right or left turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that located the failure on the front tie rod. The failure also caused the drivers side tires to wear severely and the steering wheel to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 88,700 and the current mileage was 89,104. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 88700 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NICHOLASVILLE, KY |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA16K34JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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