Issue ID | 1616935 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11278676 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 2500 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 20/10/19 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 2500. After the vehicle was shifted into four wheel drive, there was an abnormal whining and grinding sound coming from the front differential. The vehicle was taken to lithia chrysler jeep dodge of billings (2229 king ave w, billings, mt 59102, (406) 206-3601) where it was diagnosed that there was water in the front differential, which caused insufficient lubrication of the gears. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The vin was not available. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | COLUMBUS, MT |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 10/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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