Issue ID | 994059 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10524097 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 31/05/13 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated after parking the vehicle she noticed that the tie rod fell to the ground and the two front tires turned inward. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the contact was informed that the tie rod would need to be replaced and the front end realigned. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was informed of a recall for nhtsa campaign number: 11v350000 (steering) but was told her vin was not included. A dealer was notified of the failure and assumed the tow and repair cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 65,000. Updated 09/05/13*lj |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MOBILE, AL |
VIN pattern | 3D73Y4HLXBGXXXXXX |
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 | 30/06/11 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
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 | CHRIS MEYERS |
Dealer's telephone number | 251-445-2893 |
Dealer's city | DAPHNE |
Dealer's state code | AL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 36526 |