| Issue ID | 1555402 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11195784 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/03/19 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | A possible mechanical malfunction in the front drive shaft/front suspension possibly caused the vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic and cause a fatality crash. *dt*jb*dt*jb*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 135000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LINCOLN, NE |
| VIN pattern | 3D7LX38C16GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | 1 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | C & O FORD, INC |
| Dealer's telephone number | 729-2231 |
| Dealer's city | FAIRBURY |
| Dealer's state code | NE |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 68352 |