| Issue ID | 1434976 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11056809 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 15/12/17 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to smith haven automotive (827 jericho turnpike, st. James, ny 11780) where it was diagnosed that the pinion bearing needed to be replaced and was unable to determine if the failure was due to the recall. In addition, the pinion nut was loose and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 124000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SMITHTOWN, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HV13T99SXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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