| Issue ID | 1072053 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10595457 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 31/05/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, an unusual noise emitted outside of the vehicle with a slight loss of steering control. The contact was able to regain control and maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the front passenger's side tie rod fractured. The vehicle was towed to the residence and had not been repaired. There was a recall related to the front driver's side tie rod under nhtsa campaign id number 13v528000 (steering) and the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ROMULUS, MI |
| 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? | 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 | 70 |
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