| Issue ID | 759365 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10304039 |
| 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 | I purchased a used 2007 dodge ram 2500 4x4 5. 9 liter diesel with 52,523 miles from a dealer on 1/18/10. The truck has no prior damage or repairs per carfax and the dealer info. I am experiencing front end harmonic wheel hop and shake at highway speeds of approx 50-70mph. This wheel shake occurs whenever the truck runs over an irregular road surface,pothole or bridge to road drop. I have researched on line forums and have read numerous complaints by other dodge truck owners which are experiencing this same condition known as a "death wobble". I took the truck in to a dodge dealer who performed a dodge recall. They replaced the pitman arm and lower link as prescribed. Unfortunately this did not repair the problem at all. The truck still has this condition and i have experienced an unsafe driving condition due to this front in harmonic steering fault. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52592 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PELHAM, AL |
| VIN pattern | 1D7KS28C37JXXXXXX |
| 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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