| Issue ID | 803176 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10344161 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 10/07/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering linkage loud clunking noise at pitman arm and drag link. Joints loose and possible failure imminent. Noise is heard during turns and when input from highway. Chrysler replacing entire steering linkage with steering damper with updated product at customer expense. Steering linkage on my vehicle does not fall under recall of steering linkage with similar complaint according to dealer because of steering damper attachment to drag link. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56375 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VICTORVILLE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7LX38C86GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 0 |
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