| Issue ID | 706756 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10253765 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 03/12/08 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Pinion gear failure. Replaced rear end from a different vehicle. Many people have told me that while driving down the road the rearend will lock up causing the vehicle to skid to a stop,causing damage to transmission,and drive shaft. Not to mention the 'safety hazards' of possibly causing a wreck,and worse injuring someone. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 132092 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GARRETT, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3B7HA18N82GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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