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2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	565614
Internal NHTSA #	10140094
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2001
File date	16/10/05
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	dt: the consumer owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500 quad cab. Upon deceleration the consumer heard a roaring sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle. When he accelerated the roaring sound went away. When the consumer let off of the accelerator the second time he heard an explosion sound, and the rear end locked. Upon inspection it was determined that the nut on the pinion gear had come aloose and caused the rear end to come apart. The drive shaft punctured the quad cab's interior floorboard. The service dealer referred him to the manufacturer's customer service department. The manufacturer stated this was a mechanical failure and not a defect within the vehicle. ak (11/22/05) components affected are: rear differential assembly, transmission, transfer case and driveshaft. sc
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	61300
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	SPRING GROVE, VA
VIN pattern	1B7HF13Z11JXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	15/01/02
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	50
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Dealer's name	WHITTEN BROTHERS DODGE
Dealer's telephone number	804-733-4664
Dealer's city	PETERSBURG
Dealer's state code	VA
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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