| Issue ID | 809000 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10349213 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 13/07/10 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. While the contact was driving approximately 35 mph, there was a sudden loss of steering control. The vehicle traveled uncontrollably and skidded off the road into a mound of dirt which caused the vehicle to stop. The contact stated the front passenger tire had completely turned in an outward position. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that the tie rod had broken. The vehicle was repaired. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 09v005000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). However, the vin was excluded from the recall. The failure mileage was 55,801. Updated 11/29/10 *bf updated 12/08/10*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55801 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | THATCHER, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MX38A68GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 21/12/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| 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 | HORNE MOTOR COMPANY |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | GLOBE |
| Dealer's state code | AZ |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 85501 |