| Issue ID | 1008424 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10541885 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 20/08/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while attempting to exit a parking space, the tie rod fractured without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who verified the failure and stated that the tie rod needed to be replaced. Also, the technician advised to perform a full alignment. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 52,644. Updated 12/04/13*lj updated 12/6/2013 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | VIENNA, IL |
| VIN pattern | 3D73Y4CL8BGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 09/09/11 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | LINWOOD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 2704446901 |
| Dealer's city | PADUCAH |
| Dealer's state code | KY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 42001 |