| Issue ID | 746786 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10291632 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 25/08/09 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. She received recall notice number 09e001000 (steering:linkages), but the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. While driving the steering linkage damper and the tie rod fractured, which caused her to lose vehicle control. Consequently she crashed into a lawn and onto the porch. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs. She was advised by the manufacturer that because she had not the linkage replaced according to the recall, they would not provide any assistance. The current mileage was approximately 84,000. The failure mileage was approximately 83,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 83500 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAUGUS, MA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MX48C86GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 | 30 |
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