NHTSA Complaint #845783 — 1996 DODGE RAM

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	845783
Vehicle	1996 DODGE RAM
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 24, 1999
Date Filed	August 25, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, VEHICLE HAS NO POWER. ALSO, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PUT VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, AND REV THE ENGINE. TOOK SIX MONTHS TO GET PART AFTER REPEATED CALLS. FRONT BRAKES WEARING OUT PREMATURELY BECAUSE REAR BRAKES ARE NOT SELF ADJUSTING. VERY UNSAFE WHEN BRAKING AT HIGHER SPEEDS. *YC THE LEFT REAR AXLE SEAL WAS LEAKING. WATER COLLECTS NEAR THE PASSENGER DOOR UNDERNEATH THE CARPET. *YH

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