| Issue ID | 901885 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10443893 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 17/05/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Was driving home going around a left curve when the passenger side tie rod broke at the stud. Had to get vehicle towed to dodge dealer where i was informed it was my fault the tie rod broke on the truck due to my vehicle upkeep(3 yr old tie rods don't just break) i told them fine fix my tie rod and anything else they find. I pickup my truck from dodge house and breakdown again on my way home when the truck catapulted on the broken front steering assembly it caused the lower seal in my gearbox to go out and pour power steering fluid out where the pitman arm attaches to the gearbox. So opposed to letting the dodge dealership in palestine tx work on my vehicle again i fixed it my self.. Now at 80,000 miles when i hit a little patch of bumps or cross a bridge my truck starts to shake violently i swear this truck is going to be the death of me. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
| 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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| 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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