| Issue ID | 801445 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10342739 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 15/04/09 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving above 35 mph, there was a rumbling noise and a vibration in the steering wheel and throughout the entire vehicle. The failure was constant. A previous owner had recall 07v038000 (suspension:front:wheel bearing) repair performed but the failure continued to occur. The contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer who stated that the recall repair would only be performed one time. The dealer stated that the wheel bearing caused the failure to occur but the repair parts were on backorder. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 50,000. The current mileage was approximately 30,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORTH ROYALTON, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18286SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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