# 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `662639` · 2008-03-22 · 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 1500
- **Year:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- **Miles at failure:** 37,000
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
AT 37,000 MILES I  LOST CONTROL OF MY 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK AND WENT OFF THE ROAD. I COULD NOT READILY EXPLAIN THE REASON BUT I ASSUMED I HAD DROPPED OFF ONTO A LOW SHOULDER. AFTER GETTING THE BODY REPAIRED I WAS TOLD THAT THE TIE RODS ON MY 2005 DODGE TRUCK WERE "SEVERELY" WARN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS A CONDITION THAT WAS NOT NOTICED BY THE DEALERS AT THE 30K OR 34K SERVICE.  THERE IS A SERVICE NOTICE ON A IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED NUT BUT I AM NOT SURE IF IT  IS RELATED.  STEERING IS A SAFETY SYSTEM ON A CAR.  THE CHANGE TO PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED LINKAGES IS CREATING PREMATURE WEAR RESULTING IN UNEXPECTED UNSAFE SITUATIONS.  DODGE SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO COVER STEERING IN THEIR WARRANTY AND EXTENDED WARRANTY AND/OR RETURN TO A SERVICEABLE PARTY.  I BELIEVE THESE TIE RODS ARE INAPPROPRIATELY DESIGNED FOR THIS APPLICATION AND POSE A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK TO THE OCCUPANTS.   *TR
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