NHTSA Complaint #10865200 — 2006 DODGE RAM 1500

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10865200
Vehicle	2006 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	May 11, 2016
Date Filed	May 16, 2016
Mileage	85,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING USUALLY ABOVE 60 MPH AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD THE VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND BECOMES UNCONTROLLABLE. I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN SUDDENLY TO APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH TO GET IT TO STOP. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY.

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