| Issue ID | 1450487 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11075552 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 11/02/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On february 11, 2018, while returning home from emt training, i heard a whining noise and then boom. Pinion nut backed off, dropped down into the gear area causing my drive shaft and yoke to break and my rear end to lock up, putting me into a skid. I found 35 other complaints where chrysler corporation was notified and nothing was done. I also found out that the 2wd trucks were recalled but not the 4wd. When i contacted chrysler corporation, i was told to keep my receipts and if any recalls were to come they would contact me. Chrysler knows of the problem but will do nothing about it. They put my life and my families lives in danger and will not honor their mistake. The following link is all other complaints: https://www. Carcomplaints. Com/dodge/ram_1500/2003/drivetrain/rear_differential_failure. Shtml. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 221000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HATFIELD, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18D63JXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 45 |
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