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2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	774153
Internal NHTSA #	10317417
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 2500
Model Year	2008
File date	01/03/10
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). I own a 2008 dodge ram 2500 heavy duty pickup on march 1, 2010 at 6:15 going down w main street a straight road my vehicle lost steering control and started to veer to the left into the opposing lane and then to go off road. I was driving at apprx 20-25 miles per hr . I have learned there is a recall h46 thru chrysler but they are telling me my vehicles dirty and warranty ran out at 36,000 miles i have 46,000 miles. I have had many conversations with chrysler and they tell me to go thru my insurance the say i hit curb. That only happened after the fact that the steering had no control . I was told by the dealer paul service person that it has a recall for something within a part in the steering linkage but it will not be covered and chrysler has a new or redesigned steering linkage that can only be purchased $1350. 00. The recall states during a prior service appt a mopar service part steering linkage may been installed on your truck [xxx] the drag link inner joint may fracture under certain driving conditions this could result in a loss of steering which cause a crash without warning also steering damper bracket at the tie rod may loosen ,the legal department at chrysler is where my claim is there # is 1 248 944-7084 and they are sending a inspector to look at this [xxx]. Please help me i have missed 2 days of work and have no vehicle or rental and my twin daughters that are 12 have to walk home from bus stop about a half mile on a country road, not safe please help me ! [xxx]
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	41000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	REERDERS, PW
VIN pattern	3D7KS28D08GXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	Y
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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	25
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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