| Issue ID | 871407 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10415043 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 23/07/11 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 mega cab. The contact stated while driving highway speeds the front passenger side wheel started to wobble causing the vehicle to drive awkward. After coasting to the side of the road the vehicle was towed to his home. He noticed theouter tie rod had fractured causing the vehicle to shake. The vehicle was repaired by the owner. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000. Updated 5/7/12 *cn the consumer stated the steering became less responsive. Updated 05/25/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 113000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FERNLY, NV |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS29C56GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 08/12/09 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 50 |
| 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 | NORTH TEXAS TRUCK STOP |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | MANSFIELD |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 76063 |