| Issue ID | 1322522 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10910733 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 24/09/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving on a highway at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stopped suddenly. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed as differential failure. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000. Updated 01/11/2017*ct the consumer stated while driving, the rear axle locked up causing the drive shaft to snap. Updated 01/26/17.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 149000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BALTIMORE, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18DX4JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/08/16 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | EAST COAST AUTO SOURCE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 540-586-5713 |
| Dealer's city | BEDFORD |
| Dealer's state code | VA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 24543 |