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2003 DODGE RAM 1500 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

crash · 505311 · 2004-11-05

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 1500
Year
2003
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Miles at failure
16,000
Speed
45 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I HEAR A GRINDING AND A POP NOISE AND THE REAR END OF MY 2003 1500 RAM DROPS DOWN AND IMMEDIATELY GOES INTO A 3-60 SPIN. THE WHOLE AXLE ASSEMBLY SNAPPED OFF RIGHT BY THE HUB. THE WHOLE BRAKE ASSEMBLY, STILL CONNECTED TO THE RIM AND TIRE THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT BROKE ON THE SAME SIDE, AND IT IS IDENTICAL TO THE FIRST BREAK. THE FIRST WAS AT 8,000, AND NOW 16,000 MILES. *AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10098347
Machine
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