| Issue ID | 816014 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10355122 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 02/03/08 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 dodge ram 3500 diesel crew cab short box truck. All front end components replaced at 90,000 kms using dodge parts,nothing is worn out. A two inch leveling kit has been installed. The front end has been shaking since i bought it at 90,000 kms,i have been chasing it for two years now,since then i have been to the dodge dealer on an apparent recall on the steering stabilzer,my truck did not meet the criteria,but i bought the parts anyway then added a adjustable track bar and a steering box stabilizer. It did help some ,but the shake is still there. In my opinion this is an engineering flaw and must be dealt with sooner than later. The wobble is triggered with a bump in the road at speeds between 80-120 kms,it shakes the steering so hard you have to hang on with both hands, brake and turn sharp left to right to get out of it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PORT MCNEILL, 00 |
| VIN pattern | 3D7LS38C85GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 | 105 |
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