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2005 DODGE RAM 2500 — STEERING

crash · 639134 · 2007-09-18

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 2500
Year
2005
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
STEERING
Miles at failure
36,693
Speed
5 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE CONCRETE WALL OF HIS GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SHAFT WAS DAMAGED AND THE BELT WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE FAN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 36,693.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10203361
Machine
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