NHTSA Complaint #732269 — 1997 DODGE RAM STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Complaint Details

ODI Number	732269
Vehicle	1997 DODGE RAM
Component	STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Date of Incident	August 24, 2000
Date Filed	September 28, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

WHILE ON VACATION IN NEW MEXICO OUR STEERING DID NOT WORK PROPERLY AND WE HAD TO DRIVE HOME TO PA

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