| Issue ID | 1258106 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10823488 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 12/01/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 3500. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the contact pulled the vehicle into the parking lot. The vehicle was placed in reverse and the contact heard a very loud crashing noise. The contact observed that the passenger side tie assembly snapped in half. As a result, the steering linkage detached and landed on the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and repaired. The vehicle experienced the failure intermittently. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 155,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 155000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MISSOULA, MT |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 35 |
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