| Issue ID | 1239999 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10794622 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 18/11/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving 40 mph, an abnormal noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. While attempting to accelerate, the driveshaft fractured and damaged the transfer case without warning. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact did not recieved notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Updated 03/09/16*lj*** updated 12/01/16*lj *cn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DANVILLE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18D45SXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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