| Issue ID | 1163354 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10692050 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/02/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the drive shaft twice. On the second occasion, the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear end needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact received nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 14v817000 (air bags) but the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. Updated 7/1/15*cn the consumer stated the rear locked up causing the vehicle to spin out and roll into a ditch. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. Updated 8/11/2015 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | JACKSON, MS |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18D95JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/01/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| 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 | HOWARD WILSON |
| Dealer's telephone number | 601-914-2277 |
| Dealer's city | FLOWOOD |
| Dealer's state code | MS |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 39232 |