| Issue ID | 529526 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10110771 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 10/01/05 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle was taken to tire dealer for new tires, and the dealer indicated the front end was completely worn out. The vehicle had 49000 miles on the odometer. Took to dealer from whom puchased and told vehicle was out of 36000 miles warranty.*ak dealer authorized to replace parts at a total cost of $1555. 24. Rack -steering gear,upper control arms and lower control ball joints replaced. Dealer indicated he talked with district manager to see if any recalls or problems reported. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51114 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AUSTIN, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MA48C64GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | ALLEN SAMUELS DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 512-406-7000 |
| Dealer's city | AUSTIN |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 78752 |