# 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `326840` · 2001-12-19 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
RIGHT REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING 40-45 MPH.  DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.  *AK  CONSUMER SENT BROKEN SHAFT TO DEALER FOR TESTING, BUT DEALER DENIED ANY CLAIMS, STATING THAT IT WAS DRIVER NEGLECT, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT CAUSED BY THE DEFECTIVE REAR AXLE.    *TT
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