# 2004 DODGE RAM — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `573244` · 2006-02-21 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## 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
## 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.
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