| Issue ID | 584140 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10154275 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 31/03/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds, while letting go of the steering wheel, the vehicle drifted quickly from side to side. Additionally, there was a noise coming from the right front wheel well and the noise was more pronounced while driving across rough road conditions. Also, while placing the vehicle in reverse, there was a loud vibration from the driveshaft. The vehicle was seen by a dealer for the steering and driveshaft. The dealer performed a wheel alignment to correct the steering problem, but was unable to determine the cause of the vibration. The vehicle is currently at the dealership for further inspection. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15900 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WILLOW SPRING, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18NX5SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/09/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | HENDRICK DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 919-319-9225 |
| Dealer's city | CARY |
| Dealer's state code | NC |
| Dealer's ZIP code |