Issue ID | 1250793 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10818127 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 01/05/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 3500. The contact stated that the bolts on the steering tie rod loosened when driving at various speeds. The steering tie rod malfunctioned and caused the steering to be unstable. There were no warning lights illuminated. Neither the dealer nor an independent mechanic found any failures, but stated that the alignment was off. The dealer stated that the threads on the tie rods were fine, but needed to be re-adjusted. The failure continued to recur. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | REPUBLIC, MO |
VIN pattern | 3C63RRLL0FGXXXXXX |
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 | 14/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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