| Issue ID | 794486 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10335031 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 05/05/10 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving on a dirt road at approximately 30 mph, the tie rod failed, causing the vehicle to go into a ditch. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where it was repaired. The failure occurred again under similar circumstances and was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that they would have to replace the tie rod and other parts. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The current mileage was approximately 102,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GREEN RIVER , WY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 | 30 |
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