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  Defect Investigation of Oversensitive Steering

Investigation of Oversensitive Steering

Subject: Oversensitive steering
Components covered:
  • Steering
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Nov. 8, 1999. It was closed on Mar. 27, 2000. 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.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1999 Dodge Ram 2500

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