# 2004 DODGE RAM 2500 — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `584534` · 2006-06-08 · 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:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 10,000
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## 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
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