NHTSA Complaint #713710 — 1997 DODGE RAM STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Complaint Details

ODI Number	713710
Vehicle	1997 DODGE RAM
Component	STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Date of Incident	October 5, 1999
Date Filed	October 22, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

I HAVE HEARD OF AT LEAST THREE OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE 1997 DODGE'S THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME FAILURE AFTER THE 35,000 TO 40,000 MILE RANGE

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