| Issue ID | 943313 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10477460 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 12/03/11 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving around 35 mph started to hear whining noise. It kept getting louder then all the sudden alot of banging and the rear wheels locked up causing me to skid out of control. Got out looked under the truck found my drive shaft on the ground. I have pictures of the damage for proof. Dealer said the nut for the ring and pinion fell off. Please make this a recall before someone dies. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 21000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAST BRUNSWICK , NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1D7RV1GT7ASXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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