Issue ID | 926545 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10463112 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 22/06/12 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v350000 (steering: linkages: tie rod: assembly) in november of 2010. The contact also stated that while driving 3 mph on a dirty road surface, he turned left and the front driver? S tie rod fractured. As a result, the ball joint was also destroyed. The failure and current mileages were 39,332. Updated 08/23/12*lj the consumer stated the 4-wheel drive low range engaged when he made a tight right turn, which caused the left tie rod end bolt to break off the tie rod assembly. The driver's side wheel apparently jammed on the broken tie rod end, with a lot of toe-in when the vehicle was turned to the right. Approximately 400 yards further up the road, when another right turn was made, the tie rod end wheel jam disconnected with total loss of steering. Updated 08/23/12 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39332 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | RENO, NV |
VIN pattern | 3D73Y3CL6AGXXXXXX |
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 | 01/08/11 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 3 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | RENO DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | 775-786-1211 |
Dealer's city | RENO |
Dealer's state code | NV |
Dealer's ZIP code | 10840 |