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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Driveline Differential Unit Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	591930
Internal NHTSA #	10160263
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2003
File date	14/06/06
Component	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Dt*: the contact stated that the clutch retaining clip on the rear differential became detached, resulting in part of the axle to be worn away. The vehicle was taken to both a private mechanic shop, and a service dealer. The private mechanic informed the contact that that specific part should not have broken, and that a design flaw would be the cause of the problem. The service dealer expressed that it was a lack of maintenance on the vehicle causing the piece to become detached.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	52850
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	PALM BAY, FL
VIN pattern	1D7HA18D33JXXXXXX
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
No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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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	BIG JOE BRETT'S GATOR CHRYSLER SUZUKI
Dealer's telephone number	321-727-7711
Dealer's city	MELBOURNE
Dealer's state code	FL
Dealer's ZIP code	32901

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Driveline Differential Unit Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Driveline Differential Unit Problems, Complaints and Defects

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