NHTSA Complaint #521543 — 1997 DODGE RAM 1500

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	521543
Vehicle	1997 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 14, 1996
Date Filed	July 20, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NH

Consumer Description

THE INTERMITENT STEERING SHAFT "RATTLES AND BANGS" CONTANTLY. STEERING COLUMN HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED. PROBLEMS HAVE EXISTED SINCE DELIVERY OF VEHICLE.

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