| Issue ID | 913296 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10453026 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 07/09/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel seized and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact was able to successfully unlock the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the mechanic stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the power steering pump, but that did not remedy the failure. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was 66,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MADAWASKA, ME |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS19D76GXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 55 |
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