| Issue ID | 619277 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10182508 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 03/02/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On the way to work one morning, both the brake and abs lamps came on at the instrument panel on the dash. At the same time i noticed that the speedometer readings began to oscillate 5-10 mph from true vehicle speed. Truck seemed to drive just fine otherwise but dropped it off at a local dealer just in case. Dealer confirmed that the rear wheel speed sensor has been "destroyed" by debris accumulated in the tone or exciter ring in the differential housing. Dealer also found the remains of numerous "keepers" used to align the clutch packs in the dodge 9. 25" anti-spin differential housing and noted substantial scoring of the bearing caps. Faulty retainer clips have rendered the anti-lock braking system inoperative and made the speedometer unreliable. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69971 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AUSTIN, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18N43SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 14/02/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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