Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / RAM / 1996

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 000052499 Incident Date: Aug, 19 2000
Consumer's City: GARLAND Consumer's State: TX
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: RAM Model Year: 1996
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Power train:axle assembly
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 3B7HF13Y4TG Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 20 2000 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Apr, 30 1996
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Rear axle recently started making an audible gear whine/moan when going any speed. the truck has 68,000 miles currently. i have accounts of other people that have owned '96 ram 1500 trucks that have had similar, if not the same problem that i have experienced. i am concerned about my saftey and the saftey of others if this differential decides to fail and lockup. my warranty is up and this will be a costly fix. your attention and response would be much appreciated.