| Issue ID | 1071497 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10595057 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 16/05/14 |
| Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, there was a loud abnormal noise from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the pinion nut had fractured causing the drive shaft to fracture as well. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 103000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHARLESTON , WV |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18D95SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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