NHTSA Complaint #10343969 — 2009 DODGE RAM 3500

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10343969
Vehicle	2009 DODGE RAM 3500
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	July 16, 2010
Date Filed	July 19, 2010
Mileage	29,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN 5 MPH THE TIE ROD BROKE CAUSING A LOSS OF THE STEERING CONTROL AND THE RESTRICTED ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE IN ONE DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE TIE ROD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 29,000. UPDATED 10/05/10 *BF THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT AN IMPROPERLY GEOMETRY AT THE TIME OF INITIAL FACTORY INSTALLATION MAY LEAD TO PREMATURE FAILURE. UPDATED 10/07/10. *JB

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