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2003 DODGE RAM 1500 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

crash1 injured · 451889 · 2004-01-27

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 1500
Year
2003
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Speed
75 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

2003 DODGE RAM STD CAB 1500 4X2 5.7L VEHICLE, ABOUT 9,000 MILES ON IT, 4 MONTHS SINCE PURCHASING IT. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 75 MPH THE RIGHT REAR TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY BROKE OFF THE AXLE SHAFT. THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT IN THE CENTER MEDIAN. VEHICLE SUBSTAINED ENOUGH DAMAGE TO HAVE THE INSURANCE COMPANY SAY IT WAS TOTALED. THE DEALERSHIP, SOUTHPOINT DODGE, TOLD ME TO CONTACT DAIMLER CHRYSLER. I PUT A CLAIM IN WITH DC CUSTOMER SERVICE ONLY TO HAVE IT DENIED. I CALLED DC CORP. TO ASK IF I COULD GET A REASON WHY AND SEE THEIR REPORT ON THE SUBJECT AND THEY DENIED ME THIS INFORMATION.*JB

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10054980
Machine
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