| Issue ID | 1043112 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10566545 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 11/09/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, a loud abnormal noise was heard from the vehicle as the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where unknown repairs were made to the vehicle. The contact had also received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) but was unable to have the vehicle repaired because the necessary parts were not available. Both the dealer and the manufacturer advised the contact that the part was unavailable for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PRESCOTT, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS29C26GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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