| Issue ID | 851787 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10393988 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 16/05/09 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 3500 quad cab 4x4 lwb. While driving approximately 50-65 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to shake violently. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road and then continued in operation. The failure occurred numerous times and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the contact was awaiting the replacement of the steering box. The failure mileage was 41,000. Updated 04/25/11 *bf updated 04/27/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 41000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CAVE CREEK , AZ |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MS48C05GXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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