| Issue ID | 715004 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10260822 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 04/03/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 09v005000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly) and immediately called the dealer. He was informed that he would have to wait four months for the parts because they were on back order. As a result, a loss of steering control could occur. The manufacturer did not assist. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 3,400. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28A98GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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