NHTSA complaint: 2007 DODGE RAM 2500 — STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 78 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO A POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED HIM TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE MAIN STEERING BAR WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,430.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Office of Defects Investigation