| Issue ID | 1249815 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10817183 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 24/11/09 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the driver side tie rod fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 09v005000 (steering). The contact stated that the tie rod was replaced three times, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,072.... Updated 02/02/16 *bf |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38072 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RIVERSIDE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS19D08GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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