| Issue ID | 858448 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10401757 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 14/06/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | First- in june 2010, the driver side tie rod end shaft, which goes into the female portion on the wheel, sheared off catastrophically. This occurred while backing up and aligning the truck to hook up a utility trailer. The truck had approximately 42000 miles. The dodge dealership replaced the entire tie rod , including all tie rod ends, and shock absorber on the tie rod. Second- on may 13th 2011, the |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | GREENFIELD CENTER, NY |
| VIN pattern | 3D3KS28C66GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | |
| 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? | |
| Anti-lock brakes | |
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| Vehicle speed | 2 |
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