6.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,000 miles

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problem #1

Jun 182004

Ram 2500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles
2003 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup with cummins diesel engine. Loss of power steering and power brakes simultaniously due to failure of fitting on power steering pump. Happened on a highway while towing a trailer making stopping and manuvering difficult and dangerous. This is not an isolated event. I know of several others with same events due to powersteering pump /hose issues. Some ofthese are detailed on the web site www.turbodieselregistry.com which is a site for owners of diesel Dodge Ram note: Below date is an approximatedate. Did not feel need to report it until hearing of others with similar failure. If exact date is needed please E-mail me. Thanks for your interest in the safety of the motoring public.

- Lagrange, IL, USA

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