Issue ID | 964084 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10497818 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 2500 |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 20/10/12 |
Component | WHEELS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was driving with my son in the vehicle getting on i-65 going sb. I crossed over an expansion and the truck starting violently jumping and vibrating. It threw me far enough that i was almost in the grass. Once i applied the brakes, the truck slid completely into the grass. The vibrating continued until i was almost completely stopped (approx 10 mph). I new immediately something was wrong with this particular truck. I took the truck to my local dodge dealer and explained what had happened. The invoice reads "customer the front end wobbles bad from 65 mph down to 10 mph, after hitting a bump". "replaced front brake calipers and hoses. Add fluid". I did not believe this was the problem so i began researching to see if anyone had experienced the same issue. Turns out many other dodge trucks have experienced this issue. So much so that it has been given the name "the death wobble". In my research i have found numerous fixes for this problem but they are all after market parts. I continued to drive my truck hoping the problem was resolved. I have driven the same route many times without issue and i assumed the problem was resolved. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24980 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WEST LAFAYETTE, IN |
VIN pattern | 3D7TT2CT3AGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 05/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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