| Issue ID | 1435761 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11057404 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 25/12/17 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving 50 mph, the rear driver and passenger side wheels locked and the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road by shifting the gear into all wheel drive. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear wheel differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RICHBORO, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU16N48JXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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