Defect Investigation Detail

DODGE / RAM 2500 / 1999

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE99069 Vehicale/Equipment Name: DODGE
Vehicale/Equipment Model: RAM 2500 Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1999
Component Name: STEERING Manufacturer's Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Date Opened: Nov, 08 1999 Date Closed: Mar, 27 2000
Subject: OVERSENSITIVE STEERING Summary: Odi has received 14 consumer complaints concerning steering control concerns.complainants typically alleged that the steering is loose, oversensitive, or has excessive play.they further alleged that this phenomena contributes to the vehicle "wondering" back and forth and being difficult to maintain in its lane.the majority of the complaints are on vehicles which are equipped with the v-10 or diesel engine.a preliminary evaluation will be conducted to assess the safety aspects of this matter.