| Issue ID | 903611 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10445419 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 25/01/12 |
| 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 reversing, the steering wheel seized abnormally. The contact examined the vehicle and found that the front driver side tie rod was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 17,000. Updated 03/05/12*lj chrysler informed the consumer, the recall applied to the model years that were manufactured in a specific plant. Chrysler stated the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall. 03/07/12 updated |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FORT LAUDERDALE , FL |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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