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This truck gets the death wobble at random times at Highway speeds, its almost caused me to crash a few times, something is not right with the front end
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that the vehicle was hauling a trailer while driving at 65 mph when a loud bang was heard and the steering wheel went in circles, which led the vehicle from the center lane into the median and hit the guard rail. The rear driver's side corner of the vehicle was damaged and the front driver and front passenger side of the trailer were damaged from the collision. The contact and passenger did not sustain injuries and medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The vehicle and trailer were towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure after the tie rod assembly and steering linkage were replaced in October 2020 by an independent mechanic. The contact had also received notifications of NHTSA Campaign numbers: 09E001000 (Steering) and 13V528000 (Steering), after the repair in October 2020. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,660.
9-02-2020, power steering failure, very hard to steer, can't drive like that. Was driving when happened. Went to repair shop 9-04-2020 had power steering pump pulley replaced, for $186.42.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign numbers: 09E001000 (steering), 13V528000 (steering), 14V779500 (engine), 15V313000 (air bags), and 16V352000 (air bags). The contact spoke with neuwirth motors (219 S college rd, wilmington, nc 28403, 910-799-1815) and was informed that they would have to order the parts, which could take up to a month. The contact then reached out to national Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (2223 N marine blvd, jacksonville, nc 28546, 910-347-3777) and was informed that they could have the parts sent to him overnight. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Front wheel bearing noise/vibration. In motion city, highway, straight, turning instrument cluster failure stationary/ in motion loud vacuum/humming noise from behind glove box stationary/ in motion
- Medina, OH, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized approximately twelve times. The vehicle was taken to john L sullivan Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (950 harter pkwy, yuba city, ca 95993), but they were unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 154,645.
At highway speeds, the truck can begin shaking violently and become uncontrollable. It is a widely known issue called "death wobble" I almost wrecked, it would have been a collision if it happened in heavy traffic.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V528000 (steering). The part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was notified. Parts distribution disconnect.
This violently shaking and bouncing of the front end can be reproduced at any imperfection in the highway at 65+ mph. The entire front end of the truck bounces and shakes violently. The only way to stop the out of control shaking is to slam on the brakes and attempt to get to the shoulder of the road. On numerous occasions the traffic following my truck has been forced to take action to avoid plowing into the back end of my truck. Dodge should be ashamed of the run around and misdiagnosis of this life threatening issue. I will be reposting each occurrence here.
This violently shaking and bouncing of the front end can be reproduced at any imperfection in the highway at 65+ mph. The entire front end of the truck bounces and shakes violently. The only way to stop the out of control shaking is to slam on the brakes and attempt to get to the shoulder of the road. On numerous occasions the traffic following my truck has been forced to take action to avoid plowing into the back end of my truck. Dodge should be ashamed of the run around and misdiagnosis of this life threatening issue.
The steering locks up!!!!!!!!!!! many times, I just replaced the steering ump and fluid and still locks up. Air bag light is always on, mechanic cannot fix
The vehicle violently shakes upon encountering any bump at speeds ranging from 65 to 75 mph. Speed must be dramatically reduced in order to regain control of the steering. Motor failed prematurely at 87000 miles. 5.7 hemi.
While driving usually above 60 mph after hitting a bump in the road the vehicle shakes violently and becomes uncontrollable. I have to slow down suddenly to approximately 45 mph to get it to stop. This usually happens on the highway.
At just about any speed, if you hit the right bump, the left front shakes out of control have spent $1000's of my own money trying to correct, the death wobble.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 13V528000 (steering); 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I received a recall notice from fca which stated the parts required were not available and they would contact me when the remedy parts were available. I have heard nothing.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags), 13V528000 (steering), and 09E001000 (steering). 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I was coming out of the hills after a day of hunting and as I made it back to town luckly going slowly I turned the corner and my driver side tie rod end broke. Leaving my truck stranded in a small town about 5 miles from my camp. Took my truck to the local shop the next day cause this happend on a Sunday and got it fixed. The mecanic at the local shop told me this was a recalled part. So after returning home from my hunting trip I looked it up and it is a recalled part on many Dodge vehicles. Why was I not notified? if this happend at 65 miles an hour my 4 kids probley wouldent have a father today. I have a recite for the work done. Not only do I want my money back and compensation for my time I also would like to be notified of any ohter recalls. This Dodge of mine is a pavement pounder. It drives freeways only most of the year and only a couple weeks out of the year driives moutain roads during hunting season to get me to and from my locations to get out and hike behind closed gates. It hauls nothing other than a few animals and a small 19 ft travel trailer during hunting season.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 68,000. Updated 12/10/15 updated 02/02/16 updated 03/23/16 the consumer requested an update into the investigation.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V528000 (steering) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. 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.
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- Coarsegold , CA, USA