Issue ID | 1586933 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11235341 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 28/12/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | December 28, 2018 was approaching a roundabout traffic island when turning left and right the truck when out of control and bounced off curb and over center island one over concrete planting box under construction. Blew passenger side tire and damaging wheel,front differential training arm, drag link jam nut completely losse and causing steering wheel to 90 degrees left. Close to home usedfriens flat bed trailer to take home. Newer truck did not want to brand title with insurance claim. It took two months to save money as a repair approximately $2300. The mechanic said the drag link was completely loose. Got truck repaired. Approximately 30days later a recall for the drag link defect. I feel lucky for not being killed. Lucky i was going 25mph. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18700 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PORTLAND, OR |
VIN pattern | 3C63R3JL8GGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
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 | 19/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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