| Issue ID | 862472 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10405477 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 05/06/11 |
| 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 stated that while parking the vehicle, the front driver side tie rod end fractured and damaged the rim. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who confirmed that the tie rod was fractured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay for a portion of the repair costs. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 80,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HEWITT, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28A18GXXXXXX |
| 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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