| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005012794 | Incident Date: Feb, 28 2005 |
| Consumer's City: WASHINGTON | Consumer's State: DC |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN | Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Model Name: RAM 2500 | Model Year: 2001 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Mar, 13 2005 | Complaint Type: LETR |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Sep, 08 2001 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dodge ram 2500 series 2001, numerous problems with vehicle steering mechanisms. *bf the consumer stated while taking a 2 mile drive, he notice he had to constantly overcorrect to the left and then the right. the dealer replaced several componets on the vehicle to try and resolve the steering problem, the replaced all the ball joints which were severely rusted and had no grease, the steering shaft was replaced, the trac bar was replaced due to severe movement. it was finally determined that a alternate valve in the steering box was not performing as it was designed to do, when the mechanic took the valve out it was burned from overheating. *jb |
