| Issue ID | 1234561 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10787247 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 17/10/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the tires prematurely had been worn out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an alignment was performed and the tie rod assembly was replaced. Months after the repairs, there was premature deterioration of the ball joints and tires. The tires were replaced by the contact due to the failure. The dealer later stated that the ball joints had been worn and they replaced the shocks and ball joints as well they provided an alignment. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and it was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the tipm and the fuse box box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v529000 (steering), 11v350000 (steering) and 09v005000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 103,600. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 103600 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MARSHALL, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3D6WG48L49GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 | 65 |
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