NHTSA Complaint #10176563 — 2004 DODGE RAM 1500

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10176563
Vehicle	2004 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	December 19, 2006
Date Filed	December 19, 2006
Mileage	62,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WI

Consumer Description

2004 DODGE RAM 1500, 62,000 MILES, LEAKING FLUID. TOOK IN FOR SERVICE AND FOUND IT TO BE THE RACK AND PINION SEALS HAD FAILED AND COULD NOT BE REPLACED. THE ENTIRE UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED. *NM

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