| Issue ID | 1648173 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11312026 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 05/02/20 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that when he pulled into a parking lot and made two quick turns, the steering wheel malfunctioned and the drag link detached from the vehicle. The contact was a truck mechanic and believed that the part was defective. The contact was concerned that if the toe link had detached on the highway, there could have been a major accident and loss of life. The toe link was replaced in a recall repair 5 years ago. The repairs were done at the dealer fisher chrysler dodge jeep ram (349 e 32nd st, yuma, az 85365 (928) 344-2650). The manufacturer declined the contact's request for reimbursement and placement into a recall. The failure mileage was 99,126. *ln*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 99126 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PAHGRUMP, NV |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MX38L09GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | FISHER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM |
| Dealer's telephone number | 928-344-2650 |
| Dealer's city | YUMA |
| Dealer's state code | AZ |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 85364 |