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2002 DODGE RAM 1500 — SUSPENSION:REAR

crash4 injured · 463086 · 2004-03-27

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 1500
Year
2002
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Miles at failure
42,000
Speed
40 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
4
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

THE REAR RIGHT TIRE AND ASSEMBLY BROKE OFF MY 2002 DODGE RAM WHILE MY WIFE AND CHILDREN WERE ON THE FREEWAY. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER. APPARENTLY A PROBLEM WITH THE AXLE. I UNDERSTAND THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR A WEAK WELD ON THE REAR AXLE BRACKET. I NEVER GOT SUCH RECALL ON MY VEHICLE.*AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10064013
Machine
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