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2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	700773
Internal NHTSA #	10248726
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2004
File date	13/11/08
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Today 11/13/08 my husband was driving his 2004 dodge ram 1500 quad cab, purchased new. While driving, the steering completely gave out almost causing a very serious accident. It took all his strength to get the steering to turn enough to avoid crashing. Upon taking it to a dealer he was told the manifold shield was rusted and fell into the linkage. Although this is being repaired under warranty by the dealer i am not ready to leave it at that, i expect some kind of explanation from dodge why something this dramatic would happen to a very high end vehicle only 4 years old. The thought of what may have occurred because of this neglect on dodges part is unthinkable. I expect this incident to be fully examined and will also be contacting dodge regarding this unacceptable fault in their vehicle. No warranty can cover damaged lives and possible death that is failure almost caused. I am now and in the future very entrusting of dodge products and can only hope that my reporting this may help avoid injury to another dodge owner.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	41000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	COVENTRY, CT
VIN pattern	1D7HU18DX4JXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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	30
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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