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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1227387
Internal NHTSA #	10780687
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2003
File date	30/08/15
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I brought my truck in for a routine transmission service, and alerted the service guy about a loud growling noise coming from the trans/ rear end. This had been becoming more frequent and louder every time i took my foot off the gas, upon deceleration. After inspection, it was discovered that the pinion nut was coming off. This caused a lot of damage inside the differential. After learning this, i was frustrated and researched online to see if there was a recall, there is a recall for the 2005 model year, but mine is a 2003... But it's the exact same problem! I can't be the only one who's had this happen in this model year, mine and my families lives could've been in jeopardy! The 2005 recall specifically says - "consequence: if the pinion nut loosens, the rear axle may seize, and/or the driveshaft may detach resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash." i want to know if there will be any accountabilty for this from anyone? I have an unexpected bill now of a pretty substantial amount...
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	89000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ABERDEEN, WA
VIN pattern	1D7HA18N53SXXXXXX
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
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	30
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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 Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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