| Issue ID | 883008 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10426613 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 13/09/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 3500. While decreasing speed at 2 mph, the contact stated that the left outer tie rod fractured while pulling a trailer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the left outer tie rod needed to be replaced and performed the repairs. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current and failure mileages were 48,220. I did notified dodge and sent them the billing on the repair. The total cost of $455. 39. Updated 10/18/2011 *ln |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48220 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RENO, NV |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MX48L19GXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 19/05/09 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 2 |
| 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 | DON WEIR'S RENO DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 775-786-1211 |
| Dealer's city | RENO |
| Dealer's state code | NV |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 89502 |