| Issue ID | 1018788 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10549334 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 27/05/13 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormal grinding noise while driving approximately 35 mph. In addition, the contact noticed that an unknown part became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician stated that the drive shaft had become detached from the vehicle and would need to be reattached. Additionally, the ring gear and bearings would also need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer twice for the replacement of the bearings. The contact stated that prior to the failure, he had received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The manufacturer and dealer were contacted and had advised the contact that the parte needed to complete the recall service were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | YUCAIPA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HB13T29SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 | 35 |
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