| Issue ID | 910020 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10450438 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 21/02/12 |
| 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 20 mph and applying the brakes, the driver side tie rod assembly fractured. The contact had extreme trouble controlling the vehicle and was able to coast it to the side of the road. The vehicle was then towed to a local mechanic who diagnosed and replaced the tie rod failure. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was unknown. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TURTLE CREEK , PA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7LX38C46GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20 |
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