| Issue ID | 892084 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10435516 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 12/11/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that he heard a loud clunking noise while turning at approximately 5 mph. The contact also lost control of the steering during the failure. The vehicle was then stopped and the contact noticed that the driver's side tie rod was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure and the current mileages were 20,600. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20600 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DEXTER, NY |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28D48GXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 5 |
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