| Issue ID | 911866 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10451947 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 16/03/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, he was able to turn the steering wheel in a complete revolution and the vehicle veered into another lane without warning. The vehicle was stopped and towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the front passenger side tie rod was fractured. As a result, the tie rod and steering assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 92,876. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92876 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | INDIANAPOLIS , IN |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28C17GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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