| Issue ID | 1165969 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10693887 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 01/11/14 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. While driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the pinion nut was loose and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The failure mileage was 89,622. Updated 4/30/15*cn updated 05/12/15*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89622 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MEMPHIS, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18Z92JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/03/14 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | RING & PINION SHOP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 586-792-2560 |
| Dealer's city | CLINTON TOWNSHIP |
| Dealer's state code | MI |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 48035 |