| Issue ID | 1192282 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10725778 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 29/05/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving 35 mph, the rear of the vehicle made a loud noise without warning. The rear axle seized which caused the rear wheels to seize and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the cause of the failure was diagnosed as a loosened pinion nut on the driveshaft. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 91,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 91000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GREENFIELD, WI |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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