1.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
138,000 miles

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problem #1

Apr 032014

Ram 1500

  • 138,000 miles
Driving down interstate towing lightweight enclosed trailer. Saw smoke and oil coming from the rear end. Rear differential locked up, causing all 4 wheels to lock up. Drive line came completely detached and flew across highway. Transfer case cracked in half. Truck and trailer skidded to a stop on side of highway, after crossing additional lanes of traffic. No injuries and missed guard rail by a few feet.

- Isle Of Palms, SC, USA

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