| Issue ID | 583177 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10153515 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 23/03/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, there was a pronounced vibration within the chassis. The vehicle was taken to the dealer whom attributed the vibration to the design. After several inspections by the dealer, the driveshaft was removed in an effort to decrease the vibration. This repair effort worsened the vibration and the driveshaft was placed back onto vehicle. Afterwards, the contact was driving 5mph and the driveshaft disengaged falling from the axle pocket onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to await further inspection. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13201 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MCDONALD, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7KU28D44JXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/05/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MICK DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 412-331-3636 |
| Dealer's city | MCKEES ROCKS |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 15136 |