| Issue ID | 737449 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10282575 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/06/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 quad st/slt. He purchased the vehicle in december of 2006. During a routine wheel alignment appointment, the mechanic could not complete the alignment since the front wheel bearings were defective. In june of 2009, he heard a noise coming from the left front wheel. The mechanic confirmed that the right and left wheel bearing and axle joints needed to be repaired. The warranty has expired. The estimated repair cost was $1,100. The vehicle will be repaired with after market wheel bearings and a drive axle u joint. The manufacturer will be notified. The contact experienced identical failure with a 2003 dodge ram 2500 quad st/slt which he thought was due to the tires. The failure and the current mileages were 56,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | JACKSONVILLE, OR |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28C86GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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