| Issue ID | 875812 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10419559 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 28/07/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | During normal speed on highway or interstate when a bump is hit the truck shakes violently until speed is reduced. This even has a phrase for it now "death wobble". This started at first while pulling a trailer but now it has progressed to anytime a bump is hit on the road at speeds above 60 mph. Speed must be reduced to <40 to stop the violent shake in steering. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28D95GXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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