| Issue ID | 985355 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10515189 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 17/04/13 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My husband [xxx] received a noticed from chrysler at the end of april about the rear axle pinion nut, and how it could cause an accident. Upon call our w dealer bertera dodge in westfield ma where we bought the truck, and were told they did not have the part. It was coming in. Well now it is june what is taking so long. Also this is a safety issue, and could cause a crash according to the paper we received. What is taking so long on this part? We have been told that if something hasn't happened it probably won't, probably???? Please look into this matter. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SOUTHWICK , MA |
| VIN pattern | BD7JVIEP8BGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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