| Issue ID | 943204 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10477384 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 30/08/12 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to shake violently. The contact had to decelerate in order to regain control. The contact moved the vehicle over and looked under the vehicle where she noticed that the front passenger side lower control arm was fractured. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they stated that both control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and stated that she needed to pay for the repair and they would refund her the money for the parts but not the labor costs. The failure mileage was 58,000. Updated 10/26/12 *cn the consumer stated that after the failure recurred. The dealer found that the steering stabilizer had failed and replaced it at no charge. The vehicle was repaired. Updated 11/13/2012 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAINT LOUIS, MO |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MX48A88GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 11/06/11 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 40 |
| 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 | GLENDALE CHRYSLER JEEP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 314-965-5100 |
| Dealer's city | SAINT LOUIS |
| Dealer's state code | MO |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 63122 |