| Issue ID | 1029328 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10556960 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 25/04/13 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Was driving at approx 55mph and drove over a patched spot in road and the vehicle began to vibrate/shake uncontrollably until i brake or slowed the vehicle to approx 35 mph. This has occurred on 3 occassions since the initial event and two times has created a very unsafe condition while in interstate/highway traffic that almost caused 2 accidents with me trying to slow and pull off the road to gain control of the vehicle. This vehicle milage is about 98% highway milage. I am told by the local dodge dealer this is not related to the current recalls. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RUSSIAVILLE, IN |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28D38GXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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