Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems of the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph steering failed causing the contact to crash into a parked vehicle. The vehicle was not destroyed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The mechanic diagnosed that the steering gear ball joint needed to be replaced, and also an alignment and the frame had to be straightened. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.