| Issue ID | 955171 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10488745 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 13/12/12 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while exiting a residential garage, the driver's side tie rod fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 82,000. Updated 01/15/13*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. The front end steering was repaired by the manufacturer at no cost to the consumer. Updated 1/23/2013*js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GARDNERVILLE, NV |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MX48C77GXXXXXX |
| 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 | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| 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 | |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | |
| Dealer's state code | |
| Dealer's ZIP code |