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2009 DODGE RAM 2500 — STEERING

crash2 injured · 1221753 · 2015-09-23

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 2500
Year
2009
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
STEERING
Miles at failure
82,000
Speed
60 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
2
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STAY IN POSITION. THE CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE IN EXCESS IN ORDER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN POSITION. IN ADDITION, A FEW MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO MOVE INDEPENDENTLY IN BOTH DIRECTIONS AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DIVIDER AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR CUTS AND BRUISES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10773844
Machine
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