| Issue ID | 927889 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10464240 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 04/07/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Started to hear a strange noise when i would let off the accelerator (empty truck, no trailer or cargo). I said to myself 'i need to get this to the shop tomorrow to see what is wrong with it.' the noise got louder, and before i got home, the nut holding on the drive shaft had fallen off and caused the drive shaft to drop to the ground and my rear end to lock up. I was disabled in the middle of an intersection and had to call a tow truck. After google searching the issue, i noticed there are many cases with 2009 and 2010 dodge ram 1500 trucks with this exact issue. This isn't a driveshaft issue, but rather a pinionrear end issue. Seeing the numerous reports of this issue, i think a recall is the least that dodge should do in response to this issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WINNSBORO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1D7RB1CT4ASXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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