| Issue ID | 716357 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10262006 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 13/03/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. On march 13, 2009, the contact received a recall notice regarding the steering drag link inner joint and damper bracket. He called every dealer in texas and none of them have the part available for the repair due to a national back order from chrysler. The recall stated that if the part is not replaced, a loss of steering control could occur without warning and cause a crash. The nhtsa campaign id number was unknown. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 7,700. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LUMBERTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS29A98GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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