| Issue ID | 1260624 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10825356 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 22/10/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and made an abnormal noise. In addition, the vehicle rolled backwards, but not forward. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to the independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rear driveshaft detached due to the pinion nut dislodging, which caused the rear end of the vehicle to seize. The technician also stated that the rear end and driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 215,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 215000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LA PORTE, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18D44SXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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