NHTSA Complaint #851169 — 1997 DODGE RAM 1500

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	851169
Vehicle	1997 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Date Filed	October 20, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

THERE WAS A LOSS OF STEERING DUE TO A LOOSE STEERING KNUCKLE. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. CHRYSLER HAS SEEN VEHICLE, AND SAID IT WAS NOT A FACTORY DEFECT. *AK

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