| Issue ID | 1236175 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10788439 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 31/10/15 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | October 31, 2015, i experienced the dodge "death wobble" twice within 10 minutes, speed approximately 50 to 55 mph on a 2 lane east bound road in modesto, calif., driving straight. Luckily, no cars were close by. Previously, i have experienced a single wheel "death wobble". I am having to change the track bar bushings every 15,000 to 20,000 miles. They are worn out or in pieces. I have found the frame and the front differential are not in alignment. The differential needs to be pulled into alignment with the frame 1/4 inch(approx.) to install the bolt through the frame mount and the track bar bushing. This truck has never been in a collision to the front. The "death wobble" has been noticed on many truck websites. If i had been in traffic, it would have caused an accident. What is nhtsa doing about a recall by dodge to fix the problem, permanently? The truck was new when i bought it. I have changed addresses on registration and have not received any notices of the other recalls. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 146654 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COPPEROPOLIS,, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28C95GXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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