| Issue ID | 1273924 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10853741 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 05/04/16 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, there was an abnormal noise emerging from the front driver side of the vehicle. The contact depressed the brake pedal then the vehicle started shaking and the noise became severe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bolt joint and tie rod needed replacement. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the diagnosis results from the dealer were confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure occurred on five occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 115000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BLOOMINGTON, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18298SXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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