| Issue ID | 755533 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10299526 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 12/01/10 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge 3500. The contact stated that the steering linkage broke and fall out of the truck. This rendered the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but it did not fall under the recall because of the brackets formation. The repairs will be made at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 100,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO |
| VIN pattern | 3D3MS48C85GXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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