NHTSA Complaint #542263 — 1998 DODGE RAM

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	542263
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM
Component	STEERING
Date Filed	November 27, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

STEERING CENTERING VALVE CONTINUALLY PULLS TO THE LEFT CAUSING STEERING PROBLEMS AT HIGH SPEEDS, UNABLE TO CORRECT DESIGN DEFECT.

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