NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE99069 ODI has received 14 consumer complaints concerning steering control concerns.complainants typically alleged that the steering is loose, oversensitive, or has excessive play.they further alleged that this phenomena contributes to the vehicle "wondering" back and forth and being difficult to maintain in its lane.the majority of the complaints are on vehicles which are equipped with the V-10 or diesel engine.a preliminary evaluation will be conducted to assess the safety aspects of this matter.

Steering

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no recall issued

1999 DODGE RAM 2500 -- ODI has received 14 consumer complaints concerning steering control concerns. Complainants typically alleged that the steering is loose, oversensitive, or has excessive play. They further alleged that this phenomena contributes to the vehicle "wondering" back and forth and being difficult to maintain in its lane. The majority of the complaints are on vehicles which are equipped with the V-10 or diesel engine. A preliminary evaluation will be conducted to assess the safety aspects of this matter. Investigation was initiated on November 08 1999. Closed on March 27 2000. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE99069 »

Defect investigation data is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.