| Issue ID | 1288881 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10873159 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 06/06/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle abruptly stopped and then began to roll. The contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle would not accelerate. After stopping and inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the driveshaft separated from the vehicle and the gear box was severely damaged. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 122000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CUMMINGS, GA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18N45SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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