NHTSA Complaint #10713062 — 2003 DODGE RAM 1500

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10713062
Vehicle	2003 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	April 16, 2015
Date Filed	April 27, 2015
Mileage	149,515 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

HAD THE REAR END FAIL GOING CLOSE TO 70 MPH, DRIVE SHAFT BROKE OFF THE PINION GEAR SHAFT AT THE REAR END CAUSING THE REAR END TO MOMENTARILY LOCK-UP, BEFORE IT BROKE FREE. THIS DAMAGED THE REAR END! WAS LUCKY IT DIDN'T STAY LOCKED UP! DRIVE LINE RUINED AS WELL ! *TR

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