Issue ID | 678416 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10230374 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM VAN |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 01/06/08 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram van. While pulling into a parking space at an unknown speed, the contact felt a hard vibration and heard a loud bang. He exited the vehicle to locate the origin of the sound, but was unsuccessful. He re-entered the vehicle to continue to park when another loud sound occurred. The steering did not respond. He exited the vehicle again and located a failure with the steering control arm and its components. The contact also noticed that the entire front end was completely rusted. He called a tow truck and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer. The dealer stated that there body shop would not repair the vehicle because they did not want to be responsible for any liability. They further stated that they may be able to locate a collision repair shop to perform the repair work. The contact has not yet been able to locate a shop to perform the needed repairs. The vehicle is currently at the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 140,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI |
VIN pattern | 2B6HB11Z4WKXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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