| Issue ID | 866108 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10409206 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/10/10 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500 crew cab. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph he suddenly lost control of the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who advised him that the drivers side front tie rod end had fractured and caused the steering to fail. The drivers front tie rod end was repaired; however, in less than a year, the identical failure recurred causing the same failure with the steering. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and repaired on the drivers side. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 97000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FAYETTEVILLE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28D98GXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| 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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