NHTSA Complaint #541885 — 1996 DODGE RAM
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 541885 |
| Vehicle | 1996 DODGE RAM |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | OK |
Consumer Description
FRONT END SHIMMY WHEN GOING OVER BUMP OR POT HOLE, DUE TO POOR STEERING DESIGN, DAMPNER KIT AVAILABLE TO CORRECT DESIGN PROBLEM.
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