NHTSA Complaint #10748196 — 2013 RAM 3500

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10748196
Vehicle	2013 RAM 3500
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 16, 2014
Date Filed	August 12, 2015
Mileage	24,700 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING OVER 20 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE VEHICLE STEERED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, SHOOK TREMENDOUSLY, AND TILTED TO ONE SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A TRACTION CONTROL MODULE, WHICH AUTOMATICALLY TOOK OVER THE CONTROL OF THE WHEELS TO MAINTAIN BALANCE WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS A BUMP. IN ADDITION, THE DEALER CONCLUDED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,700.

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