Issue ID | 1479588 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11110037 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 27/12/17 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle lost all power steering multiple times while driving, completely unable to steer the truck. Red eps light illuminated on the dashboard. Unable to reset by restarting truck, or disconnecting the battery. Cost over $2500 to have entire electronic power steering rack replaced. Concern happened while sitting still, and while driving down the road. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BOWIE, MD |
VIN pattern | 1C6RR7FT8ESXXXXXX |
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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