# 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
> NHTSA complaint `505311` · 2004-11-05 · 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:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- **Miles at failure:** 16,000
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## 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
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*