| Issue ID | 1040602 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10564120 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 09/01/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 dodge ram 2500. Consumer writes n regards to tie rod ball stud recall notice and seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an inspection after receiving a recall, and the vehicle was found to be ok. However, the consumer previously paid extensive amounts of money for repairs for which she believed already fixed the issue being recalled. The consumer submitted receipts for the replacement of the left inner and outer tie rods. When the consumer first started having problems, the vehicle was taken to two different dealership, both of which could find nothing wrong, or determine a cause. After literally years of dealing with the violent shake and other problems including a point in which the vehicle was not drivable many repairs were made at a local repair hop. The consumer continued to experience the death wobble until she did some research online and found a part designed to cure the issue, since chrysler/dodge would acknowledge the problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | KANSAS CITY, MO |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KU28DX4GXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | GOODYEAR AUTO SERVICE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 816-737-1650 |
| Dealer's city | RAYTOWN |
| Dealer's state code | MO |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 64133 |