Issue ID | 487922 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10079467 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 3500 |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 15/03/98 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The steering wheel had too much play in it, which made it difficult to steer while driving, also the front end swayed. The dealership serviced the vehicle 3 times, in which they tightened the steering box and adjusted the tie rods, however the problem recurred. *ak *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7000 |
Number of Occurences | 4 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MURRELLS INLET, SC |
VIN pattern | 2B6KB31Y1TKXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 15/02/98 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
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Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 55 |
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