| Issue ID | 1183896 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10716728 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 07/05/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 20 mph, a clunky sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact had to maneuver to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the drive shaft was twisted and the pinion was fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,577. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 149577 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LISBON, CT |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18D84SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20 |
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