Issue ID | 871785 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10415295 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 3500 |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 01/07/08 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. The contact was driving 20 mph when the steering began vibrating abnormally and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. In addition, the transmission would not shift from fourth gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The dealer replaced the tires four times and the battery was replaced but the failure was not corrected and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted but would not assist with the repair because the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering: linkages: tie rod assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,500 and the current mileage was 100,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3500 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | TOWNVILLE , SC |
VIN pattern | 3D7MX48A18GXXXXXX |
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 | 20/03/23 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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