Issue ID | 955230 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10488782 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 03/12/12 |
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 5 mph and exiting a residential driveway, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that there was an unknown bar lying on the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the tie rod assembly failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 17,400. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17400 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | EUERKA, CA |
VIN pattern | 3D73Y3HL1BGXXXXXX |
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 | 13/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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