| Issue ID | 1161255 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10690549 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 22/02/15 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving at approximately 65 mph, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the pinion nut rear axle and the drive shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 107000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OAK CREEK , WI |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18N55SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 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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