# 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `522530` · 2005-02-18 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **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
- **Miles at failure:** 55,000
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## 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
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*