# 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 — SUSPENSION:REAR
> NHTSA complaint `544501` · 2005-07-17 · 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:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SUSPENSION:REAR
## Narrative
WE PURCHASED THE CAR ON 6/30/05.ON 7/4/05, MY DAYGHTERS FRIEND WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD BANG.THINKING THAT THERE WAS A FLAT TIRE, HE PROCEEDED TO MOVE INTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE.  NO SOONER HAD HE DONE THIS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN BUCKING, WENT AIRBORNE, AND FLIPPED A MINIMUM OF 3 TIMES.NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.THANKFULLY HE WASNT INJURED, BUT HIS PASSENGER WAS. HE HAD A SMALL GASH IN HIS HEAD WHICH REQUIRED 2 STAPLES.
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