# 2006 CHRYSLER 300 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `556897` · 2005-10-03 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** 300
- **Year:** 2006
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- **Miles at failure:** 2,667
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
DT: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT  35 MPH  THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE AXLE BROKE OFF WITH THE WHEEL INTACT.  THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING, NO PREVIOUS INCIDENTS.  THE VEHICLE SKIDDED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND THIS WAS WHERE THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP.  NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED.  WITNESSES CALLED POLICE WHO QUICKLY ARRIVED ON THE SCENE.  THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE.  THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT BEHIND AT THE GARAGE,  AND THE CONSUMER WANTED TO CONTINUE HER TRIP AND GOT A RENTAL CAR TO PROCEED FURTHER.  THE CONSUMER WAS INSTRUCTED TO FILE COMPLAINT BY THE INSURANCE ADJUSTOR.   *AK
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