| Issue ID | 1026565 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10554915 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 11/02/11 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, he attempted to make a turn and a loud clicking noise emitted continuously. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where both front tie rods were replaced. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was previously repaired under a recall issued by the manufacturer related to the front tie rods. The vehicle was not serviced for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 27,300. The vin was unavailable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27300 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SHEBOYGAN, WI |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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