| Issue ID | 713930 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10259909 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 20/11/08 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram. While driving less than 30 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate hard and the front driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer stated that the wheel bearings were more than likely the cause of the failure; however, they could not assist because the vehicle was 2,000 miles out of warranty. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 36,944. Updated 04-14-09 *bf updated 04/16/09.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36944 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ORLANDO, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18NX6SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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| Dealer's name | SUNSTATE FORD |
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