| Issue ID | 610142 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10174198 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 09/10/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated the drive shaft fell off while towing a 6x10 utility trailer which resulted in the trailer colliding with and damaging the vehicle. The service dealer stated the trailer must have exceeded the towing capacity for the vehicle. The contact disputes this claim. A police report was filed.*ak updated 03/02/07. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FARMINGVILLE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS19D96GXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 28/04/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | THOMAS DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 6314735454 |
| Dealer's city | PORT JEFFERSON STATION |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code |