NHTSA Complaint #10608542 — 2004 DODGE RAM 3500

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10608542
Vehicle	2004 DODGE RAM 3500
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 1, 2014
Date Filed	July 7, 2014
Mileage	254,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

SINCE THIS TRUCK WAS NEW IT WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY IN THE FRONT END WHEN YOU HIT A SLIGHT BUMP AT 60 MPH CHANGED EVERYTHING IN FRONT END AND ADDED STEERING DAMPENER RECOMMENDED BY DEALER. DOES IT MORE OFTEN NOW. WE HAVE NAMED IT THE DEATH RATTLE. *JS

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