| Issue ID | 1562916 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11206513 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 06/05/19 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while the driver was driving, a humming noise was coming from the passenger front of the vehicle and was showing signs of hesitation to accelerate. The contact stated the vehicle was accelerating. The driver coasted to the side of the road but did not notice a failure and continued to drive, within 20 feet down the road a rumbling and dragging noise occurred, the vehicle then stalled. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and noticed the driveshaft was detaching into pieces. The vehicle was pushed a mile down the road by a state trooper. The vehicle was later towed to the contact |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 135000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ANTIOCH, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18NX4JXXXXXX |
| 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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