| Issue ID | 1559505 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11203977 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 22/04/19 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 45 mph, the driveshaft detached and caused the rear of the vehicle to seize. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called southern chrysler dodge jeep at 936-634-7793 (located at 2711 s medford dr, lufkin, tx 75901) and the manufacturer and was informed that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 262,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 262000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LUFKIN, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18N52SXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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