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2003 DODGE RAM 1500 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

crash1 injured · 522530 · 2005-02-18

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 1500
Year
2003
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Miles at failure
55,000
Speed
55 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH THE TRUCK VEERED TO THE RIGHT ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, CAUSING IT TO GO OFF OF THE ROAD INTO A RAVINE. THE REAR WHEEL CAME OFF. CONSUMER WAS INJURED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND THE REAR AXLE WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN.*AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10111789
Machine
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