| Issue ID | 951679 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10485174 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 13/11/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear differential froze on the vehicle and knocked out the rear axle, drive shaft and the transfer case. The contact was traveling 35 mph at the time of the failure. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer and was told that the pinion nut on the rear differential was loose, causing the rear wheels to seize. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 42,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STRATFORD, CT |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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