| Issue ID | 844257 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10382714 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 17/05/09 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the front left tie rod failed which caused excessive wear on the tire. The failure also made it difficult for the contact to control the vehicle. The dealer confirmed the failure, but stated that the component was not under warranty or related to a recall. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 37,000. Updated 3/21/11 *cn updated 04/04/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SOUTHFIELD, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18258SXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 19/05/08 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | MEADOWBROOK DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 248-853-9090 |
| Dealer's city | ROCHESTER |
| Dealer's state code | MI |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 48307 |