| Issue ID | 999369 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10532670 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 26/07/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle began to unexpectedly veer toward the left. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and had it towed to an independent mechanic. The technician informed the contact that the steering arm linkage was fractured and would need replacing. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 11v350000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000. The vin was unavailable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 159000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAKEWORTH, FL |
| 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? | |
| 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 | 40 |
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