| Issue ID | 1625101 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11287851 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 23/08/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear axle was previously replaced on the vehicle. On one occasion, while driving 40 mph, a loud banging noise was heard. The contact noticed that the rear wheels seized, which caused the vehicle to drive into a ditch. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to patterson chrysler dodge jeep ram (3435 e end blvd s, marshall, tx 75672, (903) 935-9355) where it was diagnosed that a nut on the rear driver's side wheel was loose. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer; however, no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and vin were unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MARSHALL, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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