NHTSA Complaint #879572 — 1998 DODGE RAM 2500 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Complaint Details

ODI Number	879572
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM 2500
Component	STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Date of Incident	November 5, 2000
Date Filed	February 1, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	ID

Consumer Description

WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND UPON EXITING OFF RAMP AT 70 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED LOSS OF ALL STEERING. STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT RETURN AND VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO RIGHT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK WHEN TURNING A CORNER STEERING WILL NOT RETURN STICK TO THE RIGHT AND MAKES A SQUEALING NOISE DUE TO BAD STEERING GEAR BOX. DAMPNER SHOCK IS LEAKING FROM SEAL. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER SAFE TO DRIVE. *YH

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