Issue ID | 164976 |
Internal NHTSA # | 708790 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 3500 |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 01/01/99 |
Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Loss of steering control. Occurs on uneven roads or wind (natural or semi truck induced) conditions. Sudden shift in direction sufficient to cause lane change. Dealer claims this "normal". |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PETERSBURG, KY |
VIN pattern | 1B7MF3361WJXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/04/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 65 |
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Date of manufacture | |
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