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2016 RAM 1500 — SUSPENSION

crash · 1447258 · 2018-02-12

Vehicle

Make
RAM
Model
1500
Year
2016
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SUSPENSION
Miles at failure
41,800
Speed
55 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
Yes

Narrative

KNUCKLE BROKE AT TIE ROD WHEN ENTERING A TURN ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH CAUSING SPIN OUT AND ACCIDENT BETWEEN VEHICLE AND SEMI. WHEN ENTERING TURN HIT SOME SLUSH FELT SOMETHING FUNNY THEN VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. THERE IS NO DAMAGE ON THE WHEEL OR TIRE ALL CONTACT FROM CRASH AT FRONT OF VEHICLE IS AT SIDE VIEW MIRROR TO THE TOP OF THE HEADLIGHT. THE ROADS ARE SMOOTH WITH NO POT HOLES, CRACKS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND. THE SURFACE WAS WET. THE VEHICLE DID NOT LEAVE THE ROAD SURFACE.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11072385
Machine
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