| Issue ID | 1037284 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10563051 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 03/02/14 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 dodge 2500 ram. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ball joints, u joints and wheel bearing worn out and needed to be replaced. *smd also, the exhaust system rusted though and the right tie rod end fractured. The consumer recently received a recall notice, regarding the right front tie rod. However, when he called the about the recall, he was informed to send a copy of the invoice and chrysler would pay for the previous repair. The consumer was then informed they would not pay for anything, unless mopar parts were used. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | FALMOUTH, KY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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