| Issue ID | 596161 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10163695 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 22/06/06 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 dodge ram 3500 4x4 laramie hit a rough seam in the road causing the front of the vehicle to shimmy. *kb ***nar*** the shimmy was so severe that the consumer had to apply the brakes and bring the vehicle to almost a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who replaced a worn inner tie rod end and steering shock. The consuemr requested reimbursement form the manufacture. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50474 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | JACKSONVILLE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 3D7LS38C55GXXXXXX |
| 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? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| 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 | ALEXANDER-CHRYSLER, JEEP, DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 931-380-0800 |
| Dealer's city | COLUMBIA |
| Dealer's state code | TN |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 38402 |