| Issue ID | 1203157 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10743716 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/10/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 3500. While driving over 50 mph over a bump in the road, the steering wheel suddenly began to shake and vibrate excessively. The front end of the vehicle would wobble severely, making the vehicle extremely difficult to control. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the steering linkage was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 35,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OAKVIEW, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MS48CX5GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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