| Issue ID | 661258 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10216521 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 30/01/08 |
| Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I own a 2004 dodge ram 1500 quad cab truck 45,000 miles, today the power steering rack blew the seals out while my wife was driving home from work while turning corner she almost crashed into a building due to not being able to turn it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44001 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SOLON SPRINGS , WI |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18DX4JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 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 | 25 |
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