| Issue ID | 1587150 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11240272 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 17/04/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge ram 2500. While exiting the freeway at 65 mph, the contact attempted to make a left turn and the vehicle shook violently. The contact veered the vehicle to the shoulder of the road where it came to a complete stop. The vehicle resumed normal operation and was taken to orange coast chrysler jeep dodge ram fiat (2929 harbor blvd, costa mesa, ca 92626, (714) 549-8023) where it was diagnosed that the front end linkages needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 195000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COSTA MESA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28C55GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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