NHTSA Complaint #836814 — 1998 DODGE RAM

SUSPENSION:REAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	836814
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Date of Incident	February 9, 1999
Date Filed	June 9, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CORNER AT APPROXIMATELY 15MPH THE SWAY BAR FELL OUT. DROVE TO DEALER & MECHANIC NOTICED THE SWAY BAR HANGING & HAD TO REPAIR IT. THE 2ND INCIDENT: HAD LOST STEERING CONTROL & HIT A TREE. NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. *AK

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