| Issue ID | 721550 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10266632 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 11/08/07 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*- the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. While driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions, a loud noise was heard coming from outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The failure was related to the rear axle spring which was replaced. In addition, the upper and lower ball joint, and the tie rod were replaced. The hub bearing assembly was partially attached with three loose bolts and one bolt missing. The repairs were covered under the service warranty. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire shop on six separate occasions for the identical failures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions which there were no resolutions. The failure mileage was 30,000. The current mileage was 50,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PAGE, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 1D7KS28C56JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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