| Issue ID | 894150 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10437497 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 18/11/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 20 mph, the steering became uncontrollable. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to an auto shop. The technician stated that the front drivers side outer tie rod end was fractured and would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly) but the manufacturer advised that the vin was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAN MARCOS, TX |
| 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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| 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 |
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