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2004 DODGE RAM — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

crash1 injured · 573244 · 2006-02-21

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM
Year
2004
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Miles at failure
34,500
Speed
30 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT WARNING THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH. THIS CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. THE CONTACT PULLED ON THE STEERING WHEEL WITH SUCH FORCE; IT CAUSED A POWER STEERING HOSE TO BLOW. THIS ALSO CAUSED A PULLED MUSCLE IN THE CONTACT'S SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A DITCH AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10150701
Machine
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