NHTSA Complaint #530474 — 1998 DODGE RAM 2500 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Complaint Details

ODI Number	530474
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM 2500
Component	STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Date of Incident	January 30, 1998
Date Filed	February 10, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

STEERING GEAR BOX MOUNTING BOLTS WERE STRIPPED DURING ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE UNIT TO BE VERY LOOSE ON THE FRAME, WHICH COULD HAVE FALLEN OFF AND CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING.

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