Issue ID | 1449148 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11074464 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 12/02/18 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 1500. While driving approximately 45 mph, the rear wheels locked up and the vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the drive shaft was bent and the pinion nut and bearings were shaved off. The vehicle was repaired by the independent mechanic. Also, while driving approximately 55 mph after the repairs were performed, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven to courtesy chrysler/dodge in conyers georgia where it was diagnosed that the transfer case fractured and needed replacement. The independent mechanic notified the contact of nhtsa campaign number: 13v038000 (suspension). The vehicle remained at the dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | COVINGTON, GA |
VIN pattern | 1D7RV1GT3ASXXXXXX |
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 | 23/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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