| Issue ID | 826130 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10363979 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 24/10/10 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500 megacab. While driving approximately 65 mph the steering wheel began to turn very easily but the vehicle would barely change direction. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to an authorized dealer where he was informed that the passenger side tie rod fractured. The vehicle was repaired. Prior to the failure he was informed by an authorized dealer that his vehicle was not included in the recall nhtsa campaign id number 09e001000, steering:linkages. The failure mileage was 97,804 and the current mileage was 98,100. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 97804 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OAKVILLE, CT |
| VIN pattern | 3D7LX39C86GXXXXXX |
| 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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