| Issue ID | 1515511 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11152903 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/07/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact took the vehicle to northwest jeep chrysler dodge ram (10600 sw canyon rd, beaverton, or 97005, (503) 646-5111) to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train), but the repair did not remedy the failure. After the repair, while driving at low speeds, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that fluid was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the rear differential needed to be replaced and that silicone was placed inside it to stop the leak. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 233,538. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 233538 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BEAVERTON, OR |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18D95SXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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