| Issue ID | 1199937 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10734386 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 05/06/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely stiff when turning left or right. The contact noticed that the failure progressed when the vehicle was pulling a trailer or without the trailer. The contact had to apply excessive force to the steering wheel, which was painful to the vehicle owner's arm upon turning when the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000. Updated 11/27/2017*cn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | VALLEY PARK , MO |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS26D27GXXXXXX |
| 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 | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | WEST BROTHERS |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | SULLIVAN |
| Dealer's state code | MO |
| Dealer's ZIP code |