Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / RAM 3500 / 2004

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005040491 Incident Date: Aug, 08 2005
Consumer's City: CAMERON Consumer's State: OK
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: RAM 3500 Model Year: 2004
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 3D7MU48C14G Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 27 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Oct, 07 2004
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt: the right front passenger's side tie rod end completely separated while driving about 10 mph. this happened without any prior warning or problems. this was the first incident. there was a loss of steering. the consumer was able to avoid a crash due to the low speed. the consumer took the vehicle to an independent service repair shop who offered no explanation as to why this could have occurred. the service dealer noted there was some play within the ball joints. the consumer called the dealer who said this was normal. the tie rod end was replaced with no further problems. *ak