| Issue ID | 1037764 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10562940 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 5500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 11/01/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 5500. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 20 mph, the front driver side tie rod suddenly fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the vehicle previously experienced the same defect and was repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 50,000. .. Updated 03-12-14 *bf |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OXNARD, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3D6WC76L89GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/05/10 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 20 |
| 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 | GOLDEN WEST |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | ANAHEIM |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |