| Issue ID | 1182556 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10715767 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/04/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 55 mph, there was a grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled off on the off ramp of the freeway and lost control of the vehicle without warning. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the drive shaft was lying on the ground. The vehicle was towed to the contacts place of business. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA16K44JXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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