| Issue ID | 781011 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10323028 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 30/03/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dodge 2007, model 2500 turbo diesel crew cab, with approximately 20,500 miles. At 55 mph, a sudden bump caused by a freeway expansion joint resulted in severe steering wheel shaking with front end of truck going out of control. I regained control through gentle braking. Initially i believed the issue to be with the road, however, fifteen minutes later at 55 mph, and hitting a hard bump the steering violently shook again, while the front end jumped up and down and left and right. I lost control of the truck exiting the paved surface and came to rest in the barrow pit. Both incidents were on paved freeway (interstate 215 and interstate 80 in utah). I'm lucky to be alive narrowly as i narrowly missed a tractor trailor. I had just purchased this truck from henry day ford of west valley city, utah. They certified the used truck with a full inspection of the steering system. Apparently, a known issue with a "recall" for steering linkage (safety recall h46-mopar steering linkage). Recall was complied with during september 2009. Problem obviously still exists even after recall compliance. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PARK CITY, UT |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28A77GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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