Issue ID | 1713568 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11385191 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 16/12/20 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway of the residence, the steering wheel seized without warning at start-up. The contact had to wait for approximately 24 hours for the vehicle to resume normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Cumberland chrysler dodge jeep ram (1550 interstate dr, cookeville, tn 38501, (931) 263-0321) was contacted and confirmed that the vin was not under recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | JAMESTOWN, TN |
VIN pattern | 1C6RR7FT8DSXXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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