Issue ID | 1566037 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11208910 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 23/01/18 |
Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. While attempting to reverse out of the driveway, the power steering seized. The vehicle was towed to mark dodge (3777 gerstner memorial blvd, lake charles, la 70607) where it was diagnosed that the entire front end needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on january 23, 2018. On march 28, 2018, while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering ability seized again. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer where the front end was repaired again. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 45,958. *bf *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45955 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LAKE CHARLES, LA |
VIN pattern | 1C6RR6FT8DSXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 16/04/13 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 35 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | MARK DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | 337-474-2640 |
Dealer's city | LAKE CHARLES |
Dealer's state code | LA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 70605 |