Issue ID | 903899 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10445607 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 2500 |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 27/01/12 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Drivers side tie rod end broke in half while backing up with wheel turned to right. This caused complete loss of steering control. There was no previous problems, or noises to indicate a problem. Had this happened while driving forward at a higher rate of speed it would probable have cause a roll over. In addition had the recall that was issued for 2008 to 2011 dodge 2500 trucks included my vin number, the failure could have been avoided. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BEAUMONT, TX |
VIN pattern | 3D7UT2CL2AGXXXXXX |
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 | 07/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 2 |
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