# 2003 DODGE RAM 2500 — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `425224` · 2003-09-12 · 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 2500
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 18,000
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE  INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT FELL APART, THE DRIVER LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.  THE CAUSE OF  THE STEERING SHAFT FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE PINCH BOLT FALLING OUT.   *AK   THE CONSUMER MAKING A RIGHT TURN TOWING A SMALL TRAILER WHEN THE STEERING SHAFT SEPARATED AND THE VEHICLE VEERED INTO THE DITCH.   *SCC   *JB
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