4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,500 miles

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problem #2

Nov 062015

5500

  • 59,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 5500. While driving 30 mph, the tie rod separated and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The ABS warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle away from roadway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tie rod failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 13V527000 (steering), 14V635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel), and 15V459000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Thiells, NY, USA

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problem #1

Feb 102014

5500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 5500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V459000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Columbia, MO, USA

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