| Issue ID | 573733 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10146214 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 24/12/05 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Power train - axle shaft broke the axle shaft broke while the vehicle was traveling on a highway. The entire wheel and tire assembly fell off the vehicle. The vehicle spun out of control. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CLAREMORE, OK |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA16K12JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/06/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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