| Issue ID | 756445 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10300282 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 19/01/10 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | As i was driving about 70mph on the freeway, i hit a small bump where the bridge connects to the freeway. My truck immediately started shaking violently, and i had no control of the steering. I slowed, put on my hazards, and began pulling to the right as i gained control. I had thought it was a flat tire. It corrected itself as i slowed, so i began to pick up speed again slowly. At that moment i hit the bump that connected the departure part of the bridge to the freeway, and the shaking continued. This time i drifted with my hazards on into the right shoulder. This event was terrifying, as i had my wife and 3 year old daughter with me in the car. I was afraid for their safety and everyone around us on the road. Once i got home, i immediately called the dealership and made an appointment to take the truck in. Apparently they have known about this for some time now, because they notified me there was a flyer they received that stated this could happen to dodge trucks, and they knew what to look for. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CORONA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS29C27GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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