NHTSA Complaint #10667087 — 2012 DODGE RAM 5500 STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10667087
Vehicle	2012 DODGE RAM 5500
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	December 13, 2014
Date Filed	December 18, 2014
Mileage	32,844 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME UNSTABLE AND SPUN AROUND UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V527000 (STEERING) DUE TO THE PART NOT BEING AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,844.

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