| Issue ID | 901303 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10443466 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 08/01/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 80 mph over a road bump, the vehicle began to wobble. The contact applied the brakes and regained control of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic notice wear in the tie rods but advised the contact that the wobble was not caused by the tie rod and that the vehicle was safe to drive. The contact tried to order tie rod parts to repair the vehicle but the parts needed were unavailable. The contact stated the pitman arm connecting to the spindle also needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 139,000. Updated 02/15/12*lj updated 02/17/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 139000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HERSHEY, NE |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28C75GXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/06/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 80 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | WOODHOUSE DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 1-888-859-7697 |
| Dealer's city | BLAIR |
| Dealer's state code | NE |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 68008 |