| Issue ID | 684947 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10235681 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 22/07/08 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle failed safety inspection because upper and lower ball joints were bad. The truck is only 4 years old with 67,000 miles on it. Truck has been used primarily for highway driving. I am aware that dodge has had recalls for ball joint issues on their dakota and durango models. Upper and lower ball joints were replaced to satisfy utah state safety inspection. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67044 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OGDEN, UT |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KU28D94GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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