| Issue ID | 1113016 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10638040 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 17/09/14 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle made a sudden sharp turn to the left and crossed the median line into the opposite lane into on coming traffic. The contact was able to merged to the side of the road and stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the front passenger side tie rod had fractured. The tie rod assembly was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 66,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KERNS, UT |
| VIN pattern | 1D7KS28A87JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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