| Issue ID | 881499 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10425415 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 05/08/11 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked and engine was turned off, he heard a loud noise coming from the front end on the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger side tie rod was completely fractured. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the tie rod was replaced. In addition, a front end alignment was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they advised that there were no recalls related to the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 59,613. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59613 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BLUE SPRINGS , MO |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28T89GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| 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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