| Issue ID | 745347 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10290420 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/10/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500 truck purchased in 2008. She stated that the steering wheel would vibrate violently and as a result caused damage to the front hub. The dealer stated that the sealed unit for life gear assembly was coming apart internally. The manufacturer refused to take any liability for the failure. She also stated there were transmission issues with the vehicle in the past. The manufacturer stated that there was a defect with the transmission and replaced the solenoids under their liability. No additional repairs were made to the vehicle to correct the failure. The failure and current mileages were under 79,400. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | VAIL, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18NX6JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 0 |
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