Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / RAM 2500 / 2003

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NHTSA Complaint Number: 004021183 Incident Date: Jun, 17 2004
Consumer's City: Consumer's State: IL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: RAM 2500 Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: May, 21 2005 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Aug, 17 2003
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 2003 dodge ram 2500 pickup with cummins diesel engine. loss of power steering and power brakes simultaniously due to failure of fitting on power steering pump. happened on a highway while towing a trailer making stopping and manuvering difficult and dangerous. this is not an isolated event. i know of several others with same events due to powersteering pump /hose issues. some ofthese are detailed on the web site www.turbodieselregistry.com which is a site for owners of diesel dodge rams note: below date is an approximatedate. did not feel need to report it until hearing of others with similar failure. if exact date is needed please e-mail me. thanks for your interest in the safety of the motoring public.