Complaint 2097793
2008 DODGE RAM 1500 • STEERING • incident Sep 1, 2024
Complaint Summary
STEERING
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle was severely shaking and vibrating. The contact replaced the struts and tie rods; however, the failure persisted. The contact also stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel felt extremely loose, and the vehicle was pulling to one side. The contact also experienced the "Death Wobble" on several occasions while driving. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 222,700.
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.
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