NHTSA Complaint #714032 — 1997 DODGE RAM STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Complaint Details

ODI Number	714032
Vehicle	1997 DODGE RAM
Component	STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Date of Incident	October 1, 1999
Date Filed	October 28, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

STEERING GEARBOX SEAL FAILURE W/SHAFT DAMAGE, SEVERAL OTHER TRUCK OWNERS KNOWN W/SIMILAR DAMAGE

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