NHTSA Complaint #823099 — 1997 DODGE RAM STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Complaint Details

ODI Number	823099
Vehicle	1997 DODGE RAM
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date of Incident	August 27, 1997
Date Filed	May 6, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

WHEN DRIVING THERE WAS A NOISE AND A POPPING. VEHICLE REMAINS UNDER WARRANTY, DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS DEFECTIVE AND REPAIRED ON TWO OCCASIONS, 8/27/97 AND 5/4/98. PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED TO MAKE STOPS AND TURNS, SPEED LIMIT RANGES BETWEEN 55-65 MPH. PROBLEM HAPPENS CONTINUOUSLY. *AK

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