NHTSA Complaint #847593 — 1998 DODGE RAM

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	847593
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date of Incident	September 13, 1999
Date Filed	September 13, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE MAKING A TURN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO A DITCH. DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

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