NHTSA Complaint #11130340 — 2013 RAM 2500

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11130340
Vehicle	2013 RAM 2500
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 1, 2013
Date Filed	September 20, 2018
Mileage	3,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A "DEATH WOBBLE" WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. ALSO, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK SO VIOLENTLY THAT THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE EVEN WHEN IT STRUCK A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD, WHICH CAUSED IT TO DRIVE INTO A DITCH ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM SPRING (21027 I-45, SPRING, TX 77388, (281) 715-6927). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT WAS UNABLE TO SPEAK WITH ANYONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500.

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