| Issue ID | 563659 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10138503 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM QUAD CAB |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 25/08/05 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We have had the rear end of our 2003 dodge ram 1500 replaced in our vehicle three times in the 2 years. The ring and pinion was shattered the first time we took it in. The replacement parts did not solve the problem and had to be replaced again in may 05. We had to pay 219. 00 and again the rear end went out in aug 05. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92505 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CLINTON, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18D13JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/02/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | BURGIN DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 865 688 3621 |
| Dealer's city | KNOXVILLE, TN |
| Dealer's state code | TN |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 37912 |