| Issue ID | 1058519 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10583206 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 17/07/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that he was concerned for his safety since the parts to repair recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) were still not available. The contact mentioned that the tie rod had fractured previously and was now causing the tires wear prematurely. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 115,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ITALY, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28A58GXXXXXX |
| 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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