| Issue ID | 819264 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10357937 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 25/09/10 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact was entering a residential highway at less than 5 mph when the vehicle lunged forward and began hesitating. The contact exited the vehicle and discovered that the front tie rod had fractured and was puncturing the front driver side tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The failure and current mileage was approximately 38,900. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38900 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | REDDING, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28AX8GXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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