NHTSA Complaint #10224512 — 2004 DODGE RAM 1500

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10224512
Vehicle	2004 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	April 12, 2008
Date Filed	April 14, 2008
Mileage	62,989 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE 1500. WHILE THE TIRES WERE BEING ROTATED, THE DEALER NOTICED A LEAK COMING FROM THE RACK AND PINION. THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,989. UPDATED 6/9/08 *CN THE REAR PINION SEAL WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. UPDATED 06/09/08

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