| Issue ID | 637239 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10197124 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 30/06/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | (1)no events leading up to the failure. (2)rear end locked up at 55 mph, caused us to slide off the road and into the ditch. Truck had to be towed home. (3)replacement not available as it was discontinued. Parts are too expensive to be repaired at this time. Dealer quote on parts $3500. Failure at 92k miles on a $30k truck that is not a 4x4. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MORGANTON, NC |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 15/08/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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| Dealer's name | COMMERCE CHRYSLER |
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