| Issue ID | 1081016 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10606239 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/06/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the front driver's side tie rod fractured without warning. The vehicle veered to the left and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the front left tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was 123,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 123000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GERALDINE, MT |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KU28C34GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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