# 1989 DODGE RAM — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
> NHTSA complaint `142513` · 1999-03-18 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM
- **Year:** 1989
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK ABOUT 45-50 MPH, THE STEERING COUPLING BROKE DOWN BY THE AXLE.  STEERING BECAME IMPOSSIBLE, AND DRIVER RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO A FIELD.  THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP.THE STEERING SHAFT AND BOX WERE REPLACED BY A DEALER.  PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.  *AK
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