| Issue ID | 842892 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10381028 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 09/04/09 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 3500. While driving approximately between 2- 5 mph in reverse, the contact heard a loud popping noise outside of the vehicle, followed by a sudden loss of steering. The contact was able to regain control of the steering and drove to an authorized dealer where the steering linkage and damper were replaced under the recall 07e009000 (suspension). The failure occurred again two years later. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired by an independent mechanic. The failure mileage was 81,099 updated 3/22/11 *cn the consumer stated when he turned the steering wheel, there was a loud noise. He discovered the tie rod end snapped in half. Updated 04/27/11 *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81099 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LEXINGTON, KY |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MS48C75GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 12/02/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
| 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 | DOTSON BROTHERS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 1-800-987-5669 |
| Dealer's city | PARIS |
| Dealer's state code | KY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 40361 |