| Issue ID | 670195 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10223632 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 17/11/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving various speeds in inclement weather, the vehicle began to violently shake when the four wheel drive was engaged. Weeks later, the failure recurred while driving on the beach. The failure only occurs while the vehicle is in motion and is accompanied by a loud noise. There were no warning lights prior to the failure. The dealer was able to duplicate the failure and stated that the behavior of the vehicle was a common characteristic. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 15,000. Updated 09/03/08 *bf the consumer stated the failure only occurred in loose sand or snow. The vehicle exhibited a wheel hop whenever the rear wheels spun. Updated 09/04/08. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PUYALLUP, WA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS26C36GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 28/05/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 15 |
| 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 | THE ROBERT LAWSON AUTO GROUP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 253-845-1725 |
| Dealer's city | PUYALLUP |
| Dealer's state code | WA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 98371 |