| Issue ID | 1645040 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11309681 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 05/02/20 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Was driving on the expressway, exited to a side road 30 mph and heard an unusual whining coming from the rear end. Then bang! Wheels locked up, no power steering. Drive shaft disconnected at the rear of the truck. Had it towed to my house. Was very lucky this didn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 190000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HUNTINGTON, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18D84SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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