| Issue ID | 1163729 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10692324 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 03/03/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 30 mph, the rear differential fractured impacting the drive shaft which then fractured the transfer case and caused damage to the transmission. The contact indicated that the bolt fractured while the vehicle was in motion. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over. The vehicle was towed and parked to be further taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v796000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 5/4/15*cn the consumer stated the dealer was able to fix the truck with used parts and was also able to save the transmission and transfer case. The rearend and driveshaft had to be replaced. Updated 11/16/2015*js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STATHAM, GA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7HU18Z62GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/03/13 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | SCHUMP BMW |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | DENVER |
| Dealer's state code | CO |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 80201 |