| Issue ID | 913260 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10452998 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/04/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the driver side front tie rod failed while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer replaced the tie rod and the steering linkage. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer denied reimbursement, stating that the recall under nhtsa campaign id number 11v350000 (steering: linkages: tie rod assembly) was only for aftermarket tie rods however, the tie rod on the contact's vehicle was the original manufacturer's part. The failure mileage was was 74,000 and the current mileage was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WOODLAND , CA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KU28684GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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