NHTSA Complaint #549341 — 1998 DODGE RAM 1500

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	549341
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 28, 1999
Date Filed	October 29, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ARMS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUN INTO A DITCH RESULTLING IN MAJIOR DAMAGE FOR THE VEHICLE. YH

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