| Issue ID | 548604 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10127004 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 28/06/05 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: consumer stated steering box malfunctioned. When turning the wheel, it didn't turn straighten back up on its own. Consumer took vehicle to the service department. Also, contacted daimler chrysler, and was told they did not hear of the problem. Had to take the vehicle to a dealer and have a diagnostic test done to find out if they could help with the problem. Consumer noticed the problem june 28, 2005. He has a friend who has the same vehicle, and took vehicle to the service department. He felt it was the same problem with his vehicle. When the vehicle failed it continued to drive, but it was like driving a vehicle without power steering, and it got harder the farther it was driven.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WILLIAMSBORO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MS48C75GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/03/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | LONESTAR DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | MINELOA |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code |