| Issue ID | 905583 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10446954 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 05/02/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at the speed of 20 mph, the tie rod bolt sheered off without any warning and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact was then having trouble with the steering and was able to pull over. The contact purchased parts from the dealer and repaired the vehicle himself. The dealer was aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,300 and the current mileage was 66,600. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66300 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LOGANDALE, NV |
| VIN pattern | 3D3MX39A88GXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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