NHTSA Complaint #11537115 — 2017 RAM 1500

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11537115
Vehicle	2017 RAM 1500
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 30, 2023
Date Filed	August 8, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

Another one of our agency fleet vehicles: [XXX] 2017 RAM -1500 truck suddenly loss power steering. Repair shop diagnostic recommendation: replace complete steering rack and reprogram new module via tow to dealership. Cost estimate provided $2,087.75; work was paid for by USDA-NRCS-Wisconsin. If want more information on similar issue throughout agencies fleet, POC: [XXX] Senior Fleet Operations Specialist Fleet Operations East Personal Property Management Branch Management Services Division Farm Production and Conservation Business Center US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office: (816) 926-2688 Cell: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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