| Issue ID | 587705 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10156986 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 02/05/06 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving at highway speeds of 60mph over bumps, the vehicle violently vibrates intermittently until the brakes are depressed and released. The vibration can be felt through the steering wheel. When the vehicle was taken to the dealership, they determined the upper and lower ball joints on both sides were replaced due to excessive play. However, the replacement of the ball joints did not correct the problem. The vehicle was returned to the dealership on 5-03-06 where the steering damper was replaced. The contact is unsure if this repair has corrected the problem because of its intermittence nature of this defect . |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STONEHAM, MA |
| VIN pattern | 3D3KU28D34GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 05/12/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
| 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 | CENTRAL DODGE INC. |
| Dealer's telephone number | 508-823-0101 |
| Dealer's city | RAYNHAM |
| Dealer's state code | MA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 02767 |