| Issue ID | 622770 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10185165 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 16/02/07 |
| Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rack and pinion failed after 33000 miles and two months past warranty. Took to the dealer and was told the rack and pinion was on national back order but they had one left. National back order? Sounds like this is a problem. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33850 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CANTON, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1D7H418D64SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 18/12/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 10 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | FRED MARTIN DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 330-877-7777 |
| Dealer's city | HARTVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 44632 |