| Issue ID | 1165376 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10693456 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 11/03/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I am concerned with the rear pinion retaining nut problem i have seen and heard about on these vehicles. I feel it should be an expanded recall as i don't want to be driving down the road and have my rear diff lock up or explode internally if its something that can be fixed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67452 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RIVERVIEW, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18208JXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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