NHTSA Complaint #10419670 — 2009 DODGE RAM 3500

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10419670
Vehicle	2009 DODGE RAM 3500
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 1, 2011
Date Filed	August 16, 2011
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE TIE ROD FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN INTO A DITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE AGAIN WAS DRIVEN INTO A DITCH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

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