| Issue ID | 1172238 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10703353 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 20/03/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, while driving 70 mph, a loud abnormal bang emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the driveshaft separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the driveshaft disconnected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft, pinion nut, and rear axle pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,644. Updated 5/11/15*cn updated 9/16/2015 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 107644 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | JASKSONVILLE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18K55JXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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 | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
| 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 | JACKSONVILLE CHRYSLER JEEP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 888-309-2313 |
| Dealer's city | JACKSONVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 32256 |