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2015 RAM 1500 — STEERING

crash · 1632984 · 2019-12-30

Vehicle

Make
RAM
Model
1500
Year
2015
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
STEERING
Miles at failure
103,000
Speed
55 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

DRIVING AT 55 MPH AND MAKING A SWEEPING RIGHT HAND TURN THE VEHICLE LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ENTER THE DITCH. WHEN TOWED TO THE DEALER THEY FOUND A FAILED ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GEAR. THERE IS A RECALL FROM RAM REGARDING EPS SYSTEM FAILURE ,BUT THIS UNIT WAS NOT AFFECTED.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11292088
Machine
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