NHTSA Complaint #8009284 — 1998 DODGE RAM

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	8009284
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM
Component	STEERING
Date Filed	May 6, 2002
Mileage	72 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WAS COLD OUTSIDE IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED UNTIL THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WARMED UP. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE PARTS 3 TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. *AK *NLM

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