| Issue ID | 674125 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10227344 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 11/04/08 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 dodge 3500 lost steering power. Consumer states that the vehicle was almost impossible to steer. Mechanic determined that a metal gear in the power steering assembly was faulty. *kb the metal shavings from the hear had contaminated the entire power steering system and had also damaged the power steering pump. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | JEFFERSON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MX49C47GXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 26/02/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | ALLEN SAMUELS DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 512-406-7000 |
| Dealer's city | AUSTIN |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 78752 |