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2004 DODGE RAM 2500 — STEERING

crash · 584534 · 2006-06-08

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 2500
Year
2004
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
STEERING
Miles at failure
10,000
Speed
20 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

I WILL BE DRIVING ALONG IN MY TRUCK WHEN IT COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND I AM UNABLE TO BRAKE. THE TRUCK HAS ALREADY LANDED IN A DITCH AND POSTED A MAJOR TRAFFIC HAZARD WHEN THESE EPISODES OCCUR. IN ADDITION, MANY TIMES MY FIVE YEAR OLD SON IS WITH ME. *NM

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10159362
Machine
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