# 1989 DODGE RAM — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
> NHTSA complaint `70877` · 1997-03-24 · 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
- **Year:** 1989
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
- **Speed:** 10 mph
## Narrative
STEERING GEAR BOX: MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, HEARD LOUD BUMP,  LOST STEERING AND RAN INTO GUARD RAIL. TOOK IN FOR REPAIRS AND DEALER SAID THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE STEERING BOX, STEEL HAD CRYSTALIZED AND CAUSED IT TO BREAK.   *AK
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