| Issue ID | 785168 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10326402 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 5500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 10/04/08 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*-the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 5500. While the contact was driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle steered into the left and right direction without assistance. The steering wheel required excessive force applied to function properly. The brakes were engaged and the vehicle slowed down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the service repair consisted of replacing the front tires, steering box, and steering arm. Also, realignment was performed on the vehicle. The failure continued after the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred to the dealer. The failure mileage was 400. The current mileage was 4,900. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 400 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TACOMA, WA |
| VIN pattern | 3D6WD78A48GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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