| Issue ID | 899307 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10441730 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 16/12/11 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact was driving 5 mph when the steering linkage detached. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 33,719 updated 02/01/12*lj the consumer stated the steering linkage failed for a second time. Updated 02/27/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33719 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PEQUE WAY, PA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS19D26GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 14/09/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
| 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 | PROVIDENCE CHRYSLER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 717-284-9900 |
| Dealer's city | QUARRYVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 17566 |