NHTSA Complaint #11424942 — 2020 RAM 1500

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11424942
Vehicle	2020 RAM 1500
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 14, 2021
Date Filed	July 15, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

Steering wheel locked up while car was moving. Was able to replicate. Seems intermittent though. Towed to the dealership, wasn't locking then. Service Representative confirmed they have seen this before and seemed to know exactly what to do. Scary - life safety issue!

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