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2018 RAM 3500 — STEERING

crash · 1910840 · 2023-07-18

Vehicle

Make
RAM
Model
3500
Year
2018
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
STEERING
Speed
60 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

I was driving on the interstate highway. While driving at 60 mph towing a fifth wheel RV the front end shuddered for several seconds. Then the drivers side front wheel assembly broke off at the wheel studs. I was able to safely get to the breakdown lane. The drivers side front wheel assembly struck another vehicle traveling the oncoming lane. I was told that the vehicle that was struck was totaled. The police on scene documented the incident. The insurance representative has been notified and approved the repair. The collision repair facility documented. I also have pictures indicating broken front wheel studs.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11532925
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown