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2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Axle Assembly Axle Shaft Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	339246
Internal NHTSA #	757215
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2001
File date	14/01/02
Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Per dealer service advisor, my trucks wheel sub-assembly was damaged from an over-torqued center nut (during manufacture assembly). This condition caused the bearings to seize and superheat, they have been cutting into the axle and the heat expansion caused the brakes to fail (locked on, but steering has not been pulling). Parts needing replacement include: axle; caliper; hub and bearings; rotor; center nut; center cap.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WALNUT, CA
VIN pattern	1B7HC16X61SXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	1
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	01/03/01
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Drive train type	RWD
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2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Axle Assembly Axle Shaft Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Axle Assembly Axle Shaft Problems, Complaints and Defects

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