| Issue ID | 1142225 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10667799 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 26/09/14 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving down the highway at approximately 70 miles per hour, i heard a horrible rattling noise. Vehicle started to shake violently, i was able to pull over to the side of the road. Upon inspection the rear driveline pinion yoke was loose with the nut holding by one thread.. I installed a new nut and inspected for further damage. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 217900 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GENESEE, ID |
| VIN pattern | 3B7HF13Y01GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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