| Issue ID | 1022339 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10551844 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 03/02/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On february 3, 2012 we were passing a logging truck in a legal passing lane when all of the sudden our truck started shaking violently. We lost all steering control and had no brakes all while shaking violently and headed into the oncoming traffic lane and over the embankment hitting trees head on. We have 2 witnesses to verify everything. The witnesses both said our tires were moving a foot ,or more, in & out during this violent shaking. Our truck was totaled due to this accident. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OROFINO, ID |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28DX5GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 | 3 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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