| Issue ID | 855743 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10398204 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 24/01/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 55 mph the contact heard a growling and rumbling noise. The contact was unable to determine where the noise was coming from. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technicians stated the steering gear power box, front shaft, arm drag link, axle joints and seal drive needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the steering gear box was not available and did not know when it would become available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact tried contacting the manufacturer but was unable to speak with ta representative. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 101000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TOWNSEND, MT |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS19D78GXXXXXX |
| 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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