| Issue ID | 1197308 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10732477 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 05/07/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Was drive a 2009 ram 1500 at approximately 30 mph on a back road when i noticed a hum as i took my foot off the gas. About a 1/2 mile down the road the vehicle came to a complete abrupt stop and wouldn't move. Got out and noticed the drive shaft had fallen out of the rear end. I thought that was odd for a vehicle with only 84000 miles to be falling apart like that. Upon looking up on the internet for the cause, i noticed there had been a recall for this very thing. Recall #12v-474 and possibly #13v-038. Took it too the shop and they refused to honor any recall, so i called chrysler who really couldn't give me a straight answer, but stated that we may be reimbursed for the repairs, but had to pay upfront for it. The quoted cost was $2200 to repair as i'm sure it tore up the rear in. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 84000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GUTHRIE , OK |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HB18T29SXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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