| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005043699 | Incident Date: Oct, 21 2005 |
| Consumer's City: LAKE ELSINORE | Consumer's State: CA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Model Name: RAM 1500 | Model Year: 2003 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Power train:driveline:differential unit |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Oct, 23 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Oct, 23 2003 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Rear pinion seal went out at approximately 47000. began hearing noise in rear differential at 57000. took it into dealer. tech was very helpful. dismantled rear differential. showed me appx 3/16" groove worn into differential housing and carrier from limited slip differential clutch retaining clip which broke off and was grinding differential housing. tech says this is a common occurrence with the limited slip differential and could lead to catastrophic read differential failure during driving conditions. read various internet forums with numerous dodge ram 1500 owners having the same problems. some of these same owner have experienced catastrophic failures. *jb |
