| Issue ID | 740568 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10285253 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 08/08/09 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving he experienced difficulty steering. Upon further inspection he noticed that the steering link inner joint failed. He replaced the steering linkage and drag link inner joint with a factory up to date part, since the original part was no longer available. The manufacturer will not reimburse the contact since the replacement part was not manufactured by mopar. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 55, 000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WILSALL, MT |
| VIN pattern | 3D7LS38CX5GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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