| Issue ID | 1662510 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11325572 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 22/04/20 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the rear axle locked up and caused the vehicle to skid. The contact called shields motor co inc., (814 w cherry st, chanute, ks 66720, (620)-431-0483), and was informed to bring the vehicle in to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The technician stated that the failure was a known issue and that it was unsafe to drive the vehicle. The technician suggested that the vehicle be towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,503. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110503 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HUMBOLDT, KS |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MX48L59GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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