| Issue ID | 637741 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10197480 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/07/07 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. While driving at any speed, the front end of the vehicle would sway left to right. The contact stated that the failure worsened during heavy winds and rain. The dealer stated that the steering gear box was defective and should be replaced. They stated that the part was on back order and would arrive in approximately four weeks. As of july 25, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 3,100 and failure mileage was 800. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 800 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BENNETT, CO |
| VIN pattern | 1D7KS28C97JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 29/06/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | AUTOMOTIVE AVENUES |
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