| Issue ID | 1143292 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10668548 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 13/12/14 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving 65mph down a 3 lane highway, i heard a humming noise. I pulled over to the side of the road. I looked under the truck. The rear of my drive shaft was laying on the ground. Had it towed to a repair shop (cost $133. 59). Repair shop had to make repairs to the rear axle housing/differential (cost $3,543. 48). Total cost with tow bill $3677. 07. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59618 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AUBURN, IN |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18D54JXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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