| Issue ID | 1325643 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10915480 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 14/09/16 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving 15 mph, a loud noise emitted from the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered that the drive shaft fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the technician informed that the locking bolt of the drive shaft had disengaged and the outer seals, the bearings and rings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PALM BAY, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18D74SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 15 |
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