| Issue ID | 819173 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10357863 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 22/09/10 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge 2500. The contact was traveling 70 mph when the tie rod fractured from the wheel and the vehicle lost all steering capability. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and was able to move the vehicle off the roadway with assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10e013000 (steering:gear box:shaft pitman). The vehicle was repaired at the consumers expense. The failure and current mileage was 132,000. Updated 01/24/11 *bf the consumer stated he was reimbursed for some of the repairs for the steering linkages. Updated 04/18/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 132000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HAMMOND, LA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28C76GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/10/08 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
| 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 | COMMUNITY MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 985-345-0401 |
| Dealer's city | HAMMOND |
| Dealer's state code | LA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 70404 |