| Issue ID | 893624 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10436853 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 22/11/11 |
| 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 approximately 5-10 mph in the driveway, there was a loud grinding and popping noise outside of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the front driver's side tie rod end fractured. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. There was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 11v350000 (steering: linkages: tie rod assembly); however the vin was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHARLES TOWN , WV |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KU28374GXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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