| Issue ID | 844428 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10382832 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/12/10 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph the vehicle hit a bump in the road and as a result the steering wheel jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the tie rod, steering linkage, drag link, and pitman arm were defective and had to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 63,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HEDGESVILLE, WV |
| VIN pattern | 3D7LX38CX6GXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 65 |
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