| Issue ID | 949759 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10483507 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 05/11/12 |
| 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 25 mph, the ball on the steering arm fractured causing both front wheels began to move independently. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed of a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly) and contacted the manufacturer. The manufacturer advised him that the recall had been performed previously on the vehicle. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and current mileage was 67,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | METAIRIE, LA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28A77GXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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