| Issue ID | 725553 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10270150 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 23/05/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering linkage broke while driving at highway speeds, lost control and went across oncoming lane. Learned of recall after the incident. Was never contacted by dealership of purchase in regards to this specific recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25669 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 55 |
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