| Issue ID | 1335360 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10926923 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 14/11/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At 75 mph on interstate towing a 25 ft. Travel trailer left lane passing semi. My truck encountered bridge seam. Front steering began to shake violently. Maintained control of truck. Event lasted maybe 30 seconds and only stopped after slowing to 30 mph. This is the fourth occurence of the "death wobble". Took truck to dealer after the first, was told chrysler knew of the problem but had no remedy. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 144000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MOHAVE VALLEY, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28A78GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 | 75 |
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