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2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1229583
Internal NHTSA #	10782316
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 3500
Model Year	2006
File date	01/03/15
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. While driving approximately 65 mph, pulling a fifth wheel camper, the vehicle began to sway left and right without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions while pulling the fifth wheel and without pulling anything. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that all four ball joints, the universal joints on the front axle, and the steering gear box assembly were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear box assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The steering gear box assembly was replaced a total of four times, but the failure persisted each time. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 176,500. ... Updated 03-10-16 bf js
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	176500
Number of Occurences	4
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	WEST ALEXANDRIA, OH
VIN pattern	3D7LX38C76GXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	10/06/06
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	MAN
Vehicle speed	65
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Dealer's name	BATESVILLE CP DJ INC
Dealer's telephone number	812-934-4300
Dealer's city	BATESVILLE
Dealer's state code	IN
Dealer's ZIP code	47006

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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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