| Issue ID | 1474928 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11102287 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 30/04/18 |
| 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 high speeds, the vehicle experienced a severe vibration. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to rocky top chrysler jeep dodge (3315 winfield dunn pkwy, kodak, tn) where it was diagnosed that the pinion nut was loose; however, the failure was not severe enough to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 168000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SEVIERVILLE, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU16D85JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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