1.8
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 88,571 miles
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The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the rear wheels seized without warning. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear drive shaft disengaged from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V038000 (power train). The failure mileage was 159,000.
- Nashville, IN, USA
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at 35 mph, the driveshaft fractured from the vehicle, causing the rear of the vehicle to lock. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis and repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were approximately 124,000.
- Petersburg, IL, USA
My 2002 Dodge pickup developed a buzzing/rattle while driving.I first thought it to be an exhaust system failure.it turned out to the drive shaft.my truck only has 75,000 miles on it, and has never been in an accident.the dealer techs say the inner shaft failed.I still have the old part.
- Mansfield, TX, USA
Rear end started howling very loudly. She started slowing down when the rear end locked up and the driveshaft fell out onto the road.
- Texarkana, TX, USA
Rear end started howling very loudly. She started slowing down when the rear end locked up and the driveshaft fell out onto the road.
- Texarkana, TX, USA
None
- Austin, TX, USA
- Lufkin, TX, USA