0.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
261,500 miles

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problem #2

Mar 032016

Ram 3500

  • 173,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle pulled to the right independently. While making a left turn, the front passenger side wheel detached. The anti-brake and brake system warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearing failed due to the tie rods and the wheel hub needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the tie rods were not replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08E027000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000.

- Seminole, OK, USA

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problem #1

Mar 012016

Ram 3500

  • 350,000 miles
Takata recall sitting in park and the transmission bucked tried to go forward even against the brakes

- Coden, AL, USA

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