| Issue ID | 1065269 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10587849 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 26/03/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact was driving 55 mph and traveled over a road bump, causing the steering wheel to malfunction. The contact then lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The contact was not injured. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the passenger's side outer tie rod was fractured. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the tie rod was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 101,000 and the current mileage was 103,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 101000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WINDSOR, MO |
| 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? | N |
| 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 | 55 |
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