| Issue ID | 930800 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10466630 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 13/01/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving home from dinner, started to hear a loud whinning noise coming from the rear end started to slow down then next thing i knew i heard a loud thump drive shaft fell off and rear end locked up. Dealer repaired it but i am always scared it could happen again and maybe at higher speeds. Iam starting to notice this is starting to be a big deal for alot of people also. Go on the ramforumz. Com forum look under the 2010 year and there are people telling there stories. I hope nobody has to loose a life for someone to take action. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KINGWOOD, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1D7RB1CT2ASXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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