| Issue ID | 1040617 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10564121 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 19/06/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 dodge ram 3500. Consumer writes in regards to tie rod ball stud recall notice. *smd the consumer stated she and her husband were traveling along a busy highway, when suddenly the tie rod broke and her husband lost all steering capabilities. He crossed into the oncoming lane of traffic, without incident and was able to make it to the other side of the road. A year later, the vehicle was taken to the repair shop for steering problems again. As the consumer and her husband were traveling, the truck began to shake and her husband could barely control the vehicle. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | SALINA, OK |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MS46C65GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 6 |
| 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 | G&M AUTO WRECKER SERVICE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 918-825-3259 |
| Dealer's city | PRYOR |
| Dealer's state code | OK |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 74361 |