Issue ID | 859702 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10402228 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 11/05/11 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 1. Was backing up 2. Left tie rod broke (believe fracture of left ball stud), resulted in loss of steering 3. Dodge replaced part with the same - concerned failure could occur again and if at higher speed could this could lead to severe injury or fatalities. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAMMAMISH, WA |
VIN pattern | 3D73Y3HLXAGXXXXXX |
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 | 15/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 3 |
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