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2008 DODGE RAM — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

crash · 1873526 · 2023-02-15

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM
Year
2008
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Miles at failure
186,000
Speed
30 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that he heard an abnormal noise in the front driver’s side wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearing failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30-35 MPH making a left turn, the front driver’s side wheel detached from the wheel bearing. As a result, the vehicle started to spark and dragged into the concrete of the street. No injuries were sustained. No medical assistance was required. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver’s side brake line and wheel bearing failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 186,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11507369
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown