| Issue ID | 1198843 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10733584 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 08/04/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the rear end of the vehicle emitted an abnormal noise. The contact mentioned that the rear axle pinion nut loosened and caused oil to leak from the seal onto the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle also included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The contact was waiting for the part to become available to schedule the recall appointment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 99000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BOONVILLE, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18D85JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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