Issue ID | 1709414 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11378321 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 02/03/20 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving and he stopped to make a left hand turn. The power steering malfunctioned and continued to turn the vehicle to the left. The contact attempted to correct the turn since oncoming traffic was headed that way and vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle. There were no injuries that required hospitalizing. A police report was not filed. The vehicle's entire front was damaged with the fender. The grill, the headlights, the bumper and the two front control arms were damaged. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The dealer balley car planet 14329 victory blvd, van nuys, ca 91401 (818) 892-1422 denied any help because they said the vehicle's warranty had expired. The manufacturer offered a tradein to the contact for a new truck. The failure mileage was 70,000. There were three other recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was being repaired by the contact. *dt*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SANTA CLARITA, CA |
VIN pattern | 1C6RR6GT0DSXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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