# 1997 DODGE RAM — SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
> NHTSA complaint `562123` · 2005-11-10 · 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
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
DT:  THE CONTACT STATED  WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE AXLE BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE  TO VEER OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A CHAIN LINK FENCE, THEN GO TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD AND JUMP A DITCH.  THE CONTACT  WAS ABLE TO TOW THE VEHICLE TO HIS HOUSE HIMSELF.  THE AXLE SNAPPED OFF AT THE BEARING WHERE IT BOLTS TO THE HUB.  THE WHEEL WAS NOT DAMAGED WHEN THIS HAPPENED.  THE DEALERSHIP STATED  IF HE HAD HIT SOMETHING THE WHEEL WOULD BE DAMAGED.   THE CONTACT HAS NOT YET BEEN TO A PHYSICIAN, BUT WAS  EXPERIENCING BACK PAIN.  THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED.   *AK
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