Issue ID | 1632689 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11297358 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 2500 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 11/06/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My vehicle was included in safety recall v06/nhtsa 19v-021 and i believe the fix for this recall was not a sufficient long term solution. The fix for this recall was welding the nuts on the drag link. For a temporary fix this is sufficient, however, for a long term solution the part should be replaced. Welding the nuts reduces the ability to utilize not ram/dodge dealers as companies do not want the liability of cutting the welds and rewarding the nuts in order to perform an alignment, which is needed for vehicle safety. Additionally, grinding and welding the drag link removes structural integrity over time due to metal being lost and new metal not sitting flush as it should. The inability to utilize non ram dealers for future repairs due to the liability issues with grinding welds and re-welding coupled with premature wear and non oem fitment with future welding/grinding make me believe ram must replace the drag link for a long term solution. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GRANITE BAY, CA |
VIN pattern | 3C6UR5FL6HGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 09/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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