NHTSA Complaint #11479517 — 2017 RAM 3500

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11479517
Vehicle	2017 RAM 3500
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	August 16, 2022
Date Filed	August 16, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Unknown. The vehicle while driving will violently start shaking in the front. End. The vehicle shakes approximately 10" or more side to side. I have heard it called the Ram death shake. Had vehicle towed to the dealership. Dealer said they could not find anything wrong. It happened again several time after leaving the dealership. Now I can only drive less than 65 mph.max for fear I it is going to get me killed.

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