| Issue ID | 771962 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10315638 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/03/10 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. While driving 45 mph she noticed that the vehicle was not driving in a straight line, it swerved to the left without her touching the steering wheel. She parked the vehicle and noticed that the left front tire was turning and the right front tire was not. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated the front tie rod failed and it came out of the ball joint. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 41,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 41000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | REEDES, PA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28D08GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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