| Issue ID | 858060 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10400574 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 17/05/08 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving down the road passenger side tie rod snaps chrysler tells me it's not part of the steering linkage recall but yet i'm expected to for other parts that aren't broke instead of just a new tie rod.. Lost all control of vehicle and we off road 40mph towing services were $280 when the linkage fell it messed up my passenger inside rim which i'm also held responsible. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NECHES, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MX48A68GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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