| Issue ID | 896301 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10439222 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 28/09/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Right outer tie rod end fell apart causing loss of steering. Vehicle pulled hard left however i was able to safely stop without hitting anything. The truck did not show any early warnings and had regular preventive maintenance. I did keep the failed part and that of my fathers, which failed about 5 weeks after mine. That makes a 100% failure rate of the same part on our two trucks which is very disturbing! As soon as we are able we are going to replace all factory tie rod ends on these trucks. Our dodge dealer had inspected the left side of this truck in july and said it was safe. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 99000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROSSTON, AR |
| VIN pattern | 3D6WH48A37GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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