NHTSA Complaint #701178 — 1998 DODGE RAM 1500
STEERING:LINKAGES issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 701178 |
| Vehicle | 1998 DODGE RAM 1500 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
3500 AT 45 MPH. IF TRUCK HITS A POT HOLE OR OTHER ROAD DEFLECTION STEERING WHEEL WILL SHAKE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT 4" EACH WAY AND CONTINUE UNTIL YOU SLOW TO 15 MPH. SHAKE IS VIOLENT AND DRIVER CAN ONLY GO STRAIGTH AS WHEEL WILL NOT TURN. A BAD THING IN A CURVE.
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