| Issue ID | 1170885 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10702371 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 25/03/15 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving my truck down a back country road on the sway to work when i noticed a whistling sound coming from the truck. I began to slow down from 55mph and then i heard a loud bang underneath the truck. I got out to find the transfer case blown apart and the rear end was locked. This could have been a serious matter if i was driving on the highway or had not begun to slow down. Upon further investigation i have found many recalls on my truck. I also found out that this is going to run me around 3 grand, if the transmission isn't messed up. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NASHVILLE, NC |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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