| Issue ID | 1223593 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10777798 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 25/09/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | As i was leaving from a stop sign, i heard a loud noise then lost power and control of my truck. I was stranded in the middle of a busy intersection for 1 1/2 hours. The rear pinion broke and my rear drive shaft broke. A piece was sheared off and my rear end gears are shot. There was recall work done on the pinion seal but that apparently didn't fix the problem. The rear end was completely siezed up. I'm positive when i call the dealership they are gonna tell me this is not a result of the recall and i will have to pay for the repairs. I've had nothing but problems with this truck for the last 3 1/2 years i've had the thing. I will never again own a dodge product. My kids we're in the truck with me when this happened. I thank god i wasn't on a highway when this happened. It could've been a lot worse. I certainly hope dodge looks into this and fixes the problem before someone is killed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KANE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HV13T29SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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