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2005 DODGE RAM 1500 — SUSPENSION:FRONT

crash · 718941 · 2009-05-05

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 1500
Year
2005
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Miles at failure
73,000
Speed
20 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

TURNING A CORNER WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE COLLAPSED RESULTING IN THE TRUCK MAKING IMPACT WITH A CURB AT APPROX. 20 MPH. THERE WERE NO PHYSICAL SIGNS OF ANY FAILURE LEADING UP TO THIS POINT. REPORTED INCIDENT TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEY REPORTED IS WAS AN UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. TRUCK IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED AND OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10267761
Machine
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