| Issue ID | 1129247 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10653248 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 06/07/14 |
| 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 45 mph, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact crashed into a fire hydrant and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the failure could have been directly related to a notice he received for nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The contact sustained shoulder and chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72600 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FAIRBURN, GA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28DX6GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| 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 | 45 |
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