NHTSA Complaint #11235341 — 2016 RAM 3500
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Crash
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11235341 |
| Vehicle | 2016 RAM 3500 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 18,700 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OR |
Consumer Description
DECEMBER 28, 2018 WAS APPROACHING A ROUNDABOUT TRAFFIC ISLAND WHEN TURNING LEFT AND RIGHT THE TRUCK WHEN OUT OF CONTROL AND BOUNCED OFF CURB AND OVER CENTER ISLAND ONE OVER CONCRETE PLANTING BOX UNDER CONSTRUCTION.BLEW PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND DAMAGING WHEEL,FRONT DIFFERENTIAL TRAINING ARM, DRAG LINK JAM NUT COMPLETELY LOSSE AND CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO 90 DEGREES LEFT.CLOSE TO HOME USEDFRIENS FLAT BED TRAILER TO TAKE HOME. NEWER TRUCK DID NOT WANT TO BRAND TITLE WITH INSURANCE CLAIM. IT TOOK TWO MONTHS TO SAVE MONEY AS A REPAIR APPROXIMATELY $2300. THE MECHANIC SAID THE DRAG LINK WAS COMPLETELY LOOSE. GOT TRUCK REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY 30DAYS LATER A RECALL FOR THE DRAG LINK DEFECT. I FEEL LUCKY FOR NOT BEING KILLED. LUCKY I WAS GOING 25MPH.
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