| Issue ID | 1407962 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11023715 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 29/08/17 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This vehicle rear differential locked up unexpectedly while driving on 8/29/17 breaking the rear differential and driveline. Our shop pulled the cover off to inspect the damage to determine the repairs that would be needed. At that time we discovered that the vehicle had been under a recall or buyback since 2/2013. We were never notified of the recall and neither was the prior owner. The vehicle had been to a dodge dealer for service in 9/2013 and was not notified of a recall. It was also transferred at ca dmv over 1 year after the recall without any recall notification coming up. I have taken to dodge dealership who is refusing to fix the vehicle without charging me for the work. They state that they dont know if the recalled item caused the problem. Its very obvious to anyone that the problem of the pinion nut backing off caused this problem |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 113000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | REEDLEY, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HB16P19JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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