NHTSA Complaint #853383 — 1997 DODGE RAM
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 853383 |
| Vehicle | 1997 DODGE RAM |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
FAULTY STEERING COLUMN; DEALER HAD TO REPLACE TWO STEERING COLUMNS DUE TO UNNECESSARY NOISE, AND STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. *AK
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