| Issue ID | 1055238 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10577947 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 18/03/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 dodge ram 2500 - while driving approximately 50 mph the truck wheels go into what is referred to as the "death wobble" as it's described as both front tires are bouncing up and down like a basketball. The driver has very limited steering control while this is happening resulting in a serious automotive accident. There was a recall on tie-rods but the dealership did not replace the defective tie-rods. I took the truck to a local garage specializing in front wheel alignments and tie rods. This is extremely dangerous and dodge should be held responsible and liable for this defective design and part. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 137429 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JESSUP, MD |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28A97GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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