| Issue ID | 915446 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10454687 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 11/03/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Turning from stop sign when steering tie rod to pitman arm ball stud fracture causing the steering linage to break. The repair was made at a cost of $871. 48! The dealer or the chrysler group recall assistance center would reimburse us for this amout! Claim[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53353 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HEMPSTEAD, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1D7KS28C97JXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| 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 | 3 |
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