# 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `807938` · 2010-08-18 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- **Speed:** 5 mph
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500.  THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN WHEN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL FRACTURED FROM THE AXLE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO BE INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR CRASH.  THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS.  THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WHEEL HAD FRACTURED FROM THE AXLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY HAVE DERIVED FROM THE CONTACT STRIKING SOMETHING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE TO CAUSE THE FAILURE. THE REAR AXLE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE.  UPDATED 11/16/10. *LJ
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