| Issue ID | 1161990 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10691061 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 23/01/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving at 75 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from both rear tires. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the rear differential was leaking oil and emitting vapor. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,995. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70995 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HASLETT, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18D15JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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 | 75 |
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