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The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle slowed down and the rear tires seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact engaged the 4-wheel drive in order to move the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle shook and the rear differential blew out and caused the vehicle to "jump". there were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was contacted (burdick Chrysler, Dodge Jeep, 5885 cir, drive E. #335, cicero, NY, 315- 699-3846) and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and also stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 36,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 11/01/17
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. After starting the vehicle, it would not move. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact is an authorized mechanic and determined that the rear differential failed and the gear was shredded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,175.
1.. all 02-2005 (maybe 2006) 9.25" lsds are affected. 2.. the retaining clips fail. 3.. after enough wear on the housing the clips can come loose, which at a high rate of speed could get lodged in the ring and pinion and cause the rear end to lock up. And at 75 mph having the rear tires lock up surely spell out injury or death. 4.. that even when the problem is found and repaired under warranty the parts are replaced with the same junk as before.
- Sherwood, AR, USA
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- Nova, OH, USA