| Issue ID | 980604 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10511922 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 11/05/13 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, he heard a loud whistling noise and as he decelerated, the rear wheels seized and the vehicle skidded off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the rear axle pinion nut became loose and caused the axle to seize. As a result, the entire suspension end of the vehicle would need to be replaced. The technician also stated that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 13v038000 (power train), in which the contact's vehicle was included. The dealer advised however that the parts needed to complete the recall service were not available and that he would be using the same defective parts when repairing the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 31,466. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31466 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BELLE CHASSE, LA |
| 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 | 65 |
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