Issue ID | 1524666 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11163488 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 24/12/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I have had this truck inspected several times due to the steering bracket weld failures as per the recalls. I was recently at the metroplex dodge on denton dr. By love filed airport in dallas and on my way home i heard a rubbing noise coming from the front passenger side wheel i noticed the wheel well cover was loose and was rubbing against the tire. Upon further inspection i noticed the welds on the spring perch bracket which is welded on the fram rails had broken off and and pushed the plastic wheel cover off. The spring perch bent upward and the spring is about to come off. Had the spring perch bracket broken off from the remaining weld wouldn of caused a roll over. One of the recalls mentioned some steering components may have welds with insufficient fusion which causes the welds to break right off. This has happened on my truck. I was very lucky i noticed the weld break and stopped using the truck. This additional failure has to mentioned on any future recalls to prevent future accidents. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DALLAS, TX |
VIN pattern | 3C63R3GL1EGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 20/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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