| Issue ID | 1145518 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10670150 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 05/11/12 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate without warning and emitted a loud vibration sound. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rear pinion gear and axle shaft bearing needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 191,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 191000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GILBERT, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA16N34JXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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