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2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Suspension Front Shock Absorber Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	780828
Internal NHTSA #	10322883
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2008
File date	04/12/09
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tlthe contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the shocks were leaking and would cause both front tires to shake when driving on any uneven road surfaces. The approximate speed was 15 mph. The vehicle would also lean to the side excessively when completing a turn in either direction. The contact also stated that the failure would cause increased stopping distance when the brakes were applied. The dealer advised the contact to replace both front shocks; however; the parts were not available. The dealer could not provide an estimated time of when the parts would be available. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 25,000. Updated 05/19/10. lj updated 06/29/10 bf the consumer stated the problem was firxed in april. Updated 07/19/10jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	24000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	FRANKFORT, KY
VIN pattern	1D7HU18N98SXXXXXX
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	01/01/08
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
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Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	15
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Dealer's name	BOB ALLEN
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	FRANKFORT
Dealer's state code	KY
Dealer's ZIP code	40601

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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Suspension Front Shock Absorber Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Suspension Front Shock Absorber Problems, Complaints and Defects

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