The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the rear pinion nut detached. The contact stated that the rear end of the vehicle was seized. The vehicle was towed to the residence. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the repair was not covered under a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000.

- Hilo, HI, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. While driving 45 mph on an uneven road surface, there was a loss of power steering and the water pump and serpentine belt detached. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the power steering pump, water pump, and radiator were replaced. In addition, the serpentine belt and other attaching components were replaced. On a separate occasion, one of the rear passenger tires completely detached from the vehicle while driving. The contact mentioned that the failure was related to the rear differential. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 60 mph, the rear driver side tire locked and the rim caught fire. The contact immediately exited the vehicle and noticed that the rear driver side tire was also on fire. The contact extinguished the fire with water. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the rear differential caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.

- Austin, TX, USA

In April of this year I received a recall notice #N08 from Chrysler group llc, regarding the rear axle pinion nut. I immediately contacted my Dodge dealer who informed me that the part(s) were not available and to check back in a few weeks. I have checked for the last 5 months and to date the part(s) are still not available. Why" it's my safety and of my family to get this repaired asap, what about other vehicles on the road that are effected or might be involved in a crash of one that does have this problem? this is totally unacceptable, why hasn't your organization taking steps to correct this situation? you are suppose to stay on top of this, what part of safety do you not understand"

- Sagle, ID, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13V038000 (power train:driveline:differential unit) and contacted the manufacturer but was advised that the parts needed to complete the repair were not yet available. The contact did not state whether the manufacturer was able to provide an estimated time for the arrival of parts. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Atlantic, IA, USA