| Issue ID | 632746 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10192919 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 03/06/07 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When truck is at highway speeds - 65mph and above, and hits a bump, pot-hole, or other in the road, it develops a severe shimmy/shake (aka death wobble) in which the truck becomes out of control and has to be brought to almost a complete stop in order for the driver to regain control. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
| Number of Occurences | 10 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MORGANTON, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1D7KU28D44JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/06/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
| 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 | WALTERS CHRYSLER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 8287285051 |
| Dealer's city | LENOIR |
| Dealer's state code | NC |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 28645 |