| Issue ID | 1203272 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10743794 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 05/06/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Truck was purchased june 2,2009. Started having injector/lift pump problems. Scheduled appt for diagnostic for 6/5/2009. Did not fix that problem and the truck was still in warranty. Performed recall h46 for tie rod end and then the problems began. Demon shake periodically at 50+ mph . Was told nothing could be done about it. Brought truck back in for injector/ lift pump problem again, now the truck was out of warranty and surprisingly needed thousands of dollars in repair. We had to foot the bill. Demon shake continues getting worse to this day. Has been looked at again and was told there is no fix. Fortunately , no one has yet been hurt. You never know when it is going to occur. Today, i see a buy back and my truck is not on it... I have had the same problem since purchase. Why should my safety not be as important as a newer truck owner? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 93819 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEETONIA, OH |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MU48C44GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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