| Issue ID | 965803 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10499587 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 20/02/13 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, a loud noise sounded outside of the vehicle as the drive shaft disengaged and the rear wheels seized. The vehicle violently turned a full 180 degrees. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and towed to an independent auto mechanic. The mechanic advised that one of the nuts had dislodged from the rear differential. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000. The vin was unavailable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 178000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WILLIAMSTOWN , NJ |
| 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? | |
| 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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