| Issue ID | 1697662 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11364556 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 05/10/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel wobbled violently. The vehicle was taken to simi valley chrysler dodge jeep ram (2350 first st, simi valley, ca 93065) where the dealer declined to service the vehicle due to the part not being under recall. The vehicle was next taken to crown dodge chrysler jeep ram (6300 king dr, ventura, ca 93003) and the contact was provided the same information as the first dealer. The contact was also informed that the entire front-end needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number 13v528000 (steering). The contact stated that the recall part was discontinued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 180000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FILLMORE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7LX39C26GXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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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