| Issue ID | 798259 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10339986 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 23/06/10 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15mph, the power steering became inoperable. The dealer advised the outer linkage of the tie rod failed, causing the failure. The dealer also advised they were aware of the failure and the replacement part was much more effective than the original. The manufacturer stated there were no recalls however; they advised the contact to save his receipts for reimbursement in case there was a recall in the future. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was approximately 90,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BELLVILLE , TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 15 |
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