| Issue ID | 1214964 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10760497 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/07/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to rear axle pinion nut recall issues. *smd the consumer stated it was impossible to complete the recall work in 4. 5 hours. Also, a week or two later, the pinion seal was leaking. It was not leaking prior to the recall work. The dealer stated they would replace the seal for #235. 00. The consumer believed the dealer did not perform the recall properly and damaged other components. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | STEWARTSVILLE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18DX5SXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| 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 | FLEMINGTON CHRYSLER |
| Dealer's telephone number | 908-788-9456 |
| Dealer's city | FLEMINGTON |
| Dealer's state code | NJ |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 08822 |