Issue ID | 1031773 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10558673 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 26/12/13 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle exhibited a loud pop sound as the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the mechanic diagnosed that the tie rod was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated that the part needed to repair the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) would not become available until april 4, 2014. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SEDALIA, MO |
VIN pattern | 3D73Y3CL2BGXXXXXX |
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 | 15/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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