| Issue ID | 752402 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10296516 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 20/12/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 dodge mega cab 3500 (4) wheel drive dually started violently shaking while driving on the 215 in las vegas nevada. After hitting a slight bump the truck threw me and my wife side to side in our seats while going about 68mph for no apparent reason. My wife had hit her head against the trucks window due to the truck moving so violently. I later took truck to dealership and was told that these heavy duty dodge trucks have been having problems with its steering. My truck had past the warranty by 5000 miles and was told it would be $1000. 00 dollars to replace with more heavy duty components. If this is a manufactures problem, then why are people paying for this? And is dodge waiting for someone to be killed before they categorize this as a recall? My truck which is brand new is currently in operable, and is sitting in my driveway until i can figure out how to give up a $1000. 00 dollars to fix a manufactures design faults. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 41000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HENDERSON, NV |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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 | 68 |
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