| Issue ID | 1186224 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10721426 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 22/05/01 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The contact attempted to schedule the recall repair months ago, but the part was not available. The dealer indicated that the vehicle was safe to drive. While traveling approximately 40 mph, there was a loud noise in the rear of the vehicle. The gear shifter fell to the floor while the vehicle shook violently. The rear wheels locked and the air shaft separated from the rear differential without warning. The vehicle was to be towed to an authorized dealer for repairs. The vin was included in an air bag recall, but the parts for the repair would not be available for months. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 129000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORWALK, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18D25JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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