| Issue ID | 1689494 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11354504 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 20/07/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Truck experiences the "death wobble". It has had the front end redone twice, still has the problem. When i'm driving above 50mph, and hit a bump, sometimes the front end and steering wheel begin to violently shake and wobble. When it occurs, it is extremely dangerous, and very difficult to stop. It happened 4 times on a single trip. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 142000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HATTON, ND |
| VIN pattern | 1D7KS28D55JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 | 50 |
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