NHTSA Complaint #10610426 — 2005 DODGE RAM 1500

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash Fire 1 Death

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10610426
Vehicle 2005 DODGE RAM 1500
Component STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash Yes
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 1
Vehicle Towed No
State OK

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE EMBANKMENT AND ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES, WHICH WERE EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND INDICATED THAT A FRACTURED REAR AXLE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CRASH CAUSED A FATALITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. ..UPDATED 09-09-14 *BF

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