NHTSA Complaint #10004284 — 1998 DODGE RAM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10004284
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date Filed	January 21, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ME

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN CAUSING LOST OF POWER STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH

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