| Issue ID | 1386148 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11000350 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 19/06/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Intermittent front end vibration described online as "death wobble" while driving at highway speeds (over 55) steering wheel will randomly vibrate and shake and vehicle front end shakes as if the front wheels are "fighting each other" and out of unison with the other. Slowing down will stop the vibration and vehicle will settle down and return to normal. This occurs without notice, but especially when vehicle is driven across a rough patch or transition from one road surface to another. More likely on highways and interstates at speeds above 55. This issue has been occurring intermittently for years. Service centers have been unable to diagnose the cause. Have inspected front end, shocks, tie rods, ball joints, etc. And found no reason for trouble. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BATON ROUGE, LA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18N38SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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