# 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `399941` · 2004-04-01 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- **Miles at failure:** 28,414
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
THE REAR PASSENGER AXLE FAILED, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE WARRANTY.    *JB   THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS GOING UP A MOUNTAIN WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT OUT OF CONTROL, DROPPED TO THE GROUND AND WENT INTO A RIGHT TAIL SPIN.  THE CONSUMER STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE LEFT REAR SIDE.   *SC  THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.  *JB
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