| Issue ID | 783160 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10324831 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 07/04/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We own 3 2006 to 2009 dodge ram pickups with the cummins diesel motors. All three of them have had tie-rod ends either break or fall off while driving. It is a miracle that all of the instances occurred at low speeds. When they break you lose complete control over the steering. I am nervous to continue driving these vehicles. The parts department at the local dodge dealer said they are having the same issue with several other vehicles of this same make and model. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OAKLEY, ID |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28L79GXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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