| Issue ID | 1682234 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11349060 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 06/08/20 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear pinion nut loosened while driving at 35 mph, which caused the drive shaft to detach from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was repaired. The contact called jeff d'ambrosio dodge chrysler jeep downingtown (1221 e lancaster ave, downingtown, pa 19335) where he was informed that there were no recalls on his vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was 274,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 274000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HONEYBROOK, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18D54SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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