| Issue ID | 1047198 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10569387 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 17/12/12 |
| 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 approximately 15 mph, the driver's side tire rod ball stud failed and caused the vehicle to veer off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the driver's side tie rod end. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 13v528000(steering) however, the manufacturer indicated that vehicle was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ST. JOHN BURY, VT |
| VIN pattern | 1D7KS28C66JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 15 |
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