| Issue ID | 1141724 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10667446 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 24/03/14 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving at 40 mph, the drive shaft disconnected without notice or warning, and the rear differential locked. Truck was inoperable and unmovable, and required tow. Mechanic determined that the rear axle pinion nut had backed completely out. *dt claim 24780895 filed with chrysler on march 24, 2014, and refiled december 20, 2014 #26153960. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92324 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LODI, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18D25SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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