Issue ID | 1230448 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10783173 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 01/01/13 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The 2010 dodge ram 1500 has suspension problems with the front ball joints being too small. This leads to my truck skipping on the highway and any bumpy roads and has caused me many, many times to suddenly loose control. On bumpy dirt roads it can happen at 35-45 mph. On the highway it is very bad between 55-60 mph if you hit any bump or even in a tight curve. This truck is highly unstable. When pulling a boat where less weight is on the front wheels, it multiplies the problem. I am forced to never go faster than 50mph on any curves that are remotely sharp. The second problem is not a active safety problem but is a horrible problem for emission. My truck has the infamous hemi tick. This is caused by faulty manifold bolts that either back off, rust off, or break off leaving gaps between the head and the manifold. Co2 is leaking out of the engine prior to going into the exhaust system. The epa should get involved... |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WRIGHT CITY, OK |
VIN pattern | 1D7RB1CT2ASXXXXXX |
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 | 23/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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