| Issue ID | 666044 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10220348 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 06/03/08 |
| Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1.) loss of power steering fluid 2.) failure of rack and pinion seal, loss of steering, very dangerous situation 3.) replacement of rack and pinion steering, new part from dealer was only one available, cost exceeding $800. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59633 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STILLWATER, MN |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18D54SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20/04/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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