| Issue ID | 922802 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10460368 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/05/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2012 dodge ram 1500 big horn with a 5. 7l hemi and 6 speed tranny with in 30miles noticed very large flaws in the paint on the hood under the clear coat that i didn't see at dealer at time of purchase do to rain took back the next day and took them 3 days to repaint hood to match soon after getting truck back started putting miles on it and noticed large thuds when truck is slowing down and coming to a stop! Also now at 2800 miles i am getting a front end/whole body shake when taking off till i get up to 35-40 mph feels drive line related. At about 1600 miles found tires where all set to 49-50 psi !!! And tires are only rated for 45 psi showing more signs truck did not get its pdi ! Could have ended bad being my 2 year old is in my truck a lot! Also at same miles found all lug nuts loose ! Taking back to the dealer soon as i can to have problems checked out! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BALLSTON SPA , NY |
| 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 | 20 |
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