| Issue ID | 955471 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10488952 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 16/12/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle was traveling at 70 mph. Vibration and howling/whining noise started coming from the rearend,owner slowed down to exit the highway,as the vehicle was braking to a stop loud clunking and grinding noise coming from the rear end. The drive shaft separated from the rear end of the vehicle,right rear wheel locked and slid about 8 feet.. Driver exited the vehicle,took picture of drive shaft on the ground underneath the truck. No previous indications of any problems. Chrysler hot line was called. Vin was identified as be involved in a recall m-34. Recall notice had not been received by owner,dodge rep said recall notices were being sent out starting 5 dec 2012. Vehicle was towed to nearest dodge dealer. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GERRARDSTOWN, WV |
| VIN pattern | 1D7RV1GP2ASXXXXXX |
| 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 | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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