| Issue ID | 1386622 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11000711 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 22/06/17 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Heard grinding noise in back of truck driving straight at 45 mph on highway , truck skidded to a stop and i found the driveshaft at the back differential had broken off. Could not move truck in drive, 4wd or push in neutral due to the back diff locked up. Back wheels locked due to differential. Mechanic diagnosis is it needs a whole new differential and driveshaft. Highway was single lane with on coming traffic and i was lucky to miss a head on collision. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CLIFTON PARK, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18D24SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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