| Issue ID | 1022680 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10552074 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 10/11/13 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, a whining noise was heard from outside of the vehicle as the rear tires seized. In addition, the drive shaft became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle traveled out of lane and crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,300. The vin was unavailable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79300 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PINOLE, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| 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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