# 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 — SUSPENSION:REAR
> NHTSA complaint `463086` · 2004-03-27 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 4
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SUSPENSION:REAR
- **Miles at failure:** 42,000
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## 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
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