NHTSA Complaint #10370600 — 2005 DODGE RAM 2500

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10370600
Vehicle	2005 DODGE RAM 2500
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 14, 2010
Date Filed	December 14, 2010
Mileage	23,750 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH AND DRIVING OVER A ROAD DIP, THE STEERING BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 23,750 UPDATED 02/09/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM WAS KNOWN AS THE DEATH SHAKE. UPDATED 05/12/11

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