| Issue ID | 742434 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10286894 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 07/10/09 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving 65 mph the passenger side steering knuckle fractured; which caused a loss of steering. He was able to avoid a crash. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for repairs. The failure and current mileages were 59,024. Updated 11/12/09 *cn updated 11/16/09 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54024 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WATSON, OK |
| VIN pattern | 1D7KS28C26JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/11/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
| 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 | DEQUEEN CHRYSLER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 870-642-3604 |
| Dealer's city | DE QUEEN |
| Dealer's state code | AR |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 71832 |