| Issue ID | 964978 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10498403 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 12/02/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving down the highway at 70 mph i hit a rough spot in the road and truck began to shake violently. I had no control until i slowed down to under 50 mph. There was heavy traffic as it was rush hour and i almost caused a serious accident. After researching the internet i have found this to be a common problem in dodge trucks and jeeps. There are many youtube videos, it has been on national news and there are many complaints on nhtsa. Dot. Gov also. Is it going to take someone getting killed to get this defect recalled? The dealerships refuse to acknowledge this defect and use it as an excuse to replace every component in your front end and charge you thousands of dollars. Please address this before someone gets killed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COMFORT, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1D7KS28CX6JXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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