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2002 DODGE RAM — SUSPENSION:REAR

crash1 injured · 327113 · 2001-12-26

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM
Year
2002
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Speed
45 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE CAME OFF, AND LEFT REAR OF VEHICLE COLLAPSED. REAR OF VEHICLE STARTED SLIDING ALONG THE GROUND WHEN IT HIT A MEDIAN AND WAS STOPPED. DRIVER SUFFERED NECK INJURY. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THE CAUSE AS "CUSTOMER NEGLECT." *NOTE: ON NOVEMBER 25, LEFT REAR TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT BECAUSE OF A ROAD HAZARD. BUT, LUGS: NUTS WERE STRIPPED, AND TIRE HAD TO BE REMOVED PROFESSIONALLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION. *AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
8001045
Machine
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