The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 20 mph, the rear wheels seized and the brake and ABS warning lights illuminated. As a result, the tail pipe disengaged from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V796000 (power train); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,240....updated 04/15/15 updated 04/16/15

- Nashua, NH, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, an abnormal noise was coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the exhaust manifold bolts fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000. The VIN was not available.

- Cross Hill, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the exhaust manifold bolts were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- Reno, NV, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact started the vehicle and there was an unusual clicking from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed that the exhaust manifold was warped and leaking fumes. The dealer also advised that the failure was common in his year, make and model. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 63,502.

- Rawlings, MD, USA