NHTSA Complaint #10779004 — 2004 DODGE RAM 1500

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10779004
Vehicle	2004 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 10, 2015
Date Filed	October 1, 2015
Mileage	120,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT FELT THE STEERING WHEEL BECOME CONSTRICTIVE AND HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING UNIT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.

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