| Issue ID | 1212665 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10758576 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 08/01/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We where on our way back from california to arizona on the 40. A small highway in the middle of no where, when we heard a very loud boom. Next a very large cloud of smoke came from the back of the truck, then the trucks rear end ceased up leaving us stranded in the middle of no where at night. To have the truck towed just to needles ca was $600. 00. Was this part recalled? I can not find this information anywhere and would like to know what chrysler is doing about this very dangerous situation. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GOLDEN VALLEY, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU16D74JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 75 |
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