NHTSA investigationPE96022
Investigation PE96022: 1994–1995 Dodge RAM 1500
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- Mar 22, 1996
- Closed
- Jul 31, 1996
- Model years
- 1994–1995
Subject
Alleged failure of steering pitman shaft
Component: Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Summary
Steering box output (pitman) shaft breakage resulting in loss of control.
An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.
Model years covered
- 1995 Dodge RAM 1500213 complaints
- 1994 Dodge RAM 1500116 complaints
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