| Issue ID | 1317597 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10906128 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 11/09/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | It looks like the pinion nut came loose and allowed the drive shaft to come off while we were driving on a secondary road. The rear wheels locked up. I see where there was an issue with 2005 vehicles made from january 2004-august 2005. Ours is a 2004 and was made in march 2004. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 191878 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LASHMEET, WV |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18N14SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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