| Issue ID | 736689 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10281883 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 11/06/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tie-rod end broke suddenly. Mine broke during a turn from a us highway to a county road so that i was moving slowly. Immediate loss of steering was the result. Recall has been issued on one set of replacement parts but not on the original equipment parts that have also failed at least as often. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 83029 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GREENWOOD, AR |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28C06GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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