| Issue ID | 334902 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 8000921 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 19/12/01 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Right rear axle broke while driving 40-45 mph. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak consumer sent broken shaft to dealer for testing, but dealer denied any claims, stating that it was driver neglect, one person was injured in accident caused by the defective rear axle. *tt |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GRAND BLANC, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18N32JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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| Date of purchase | 26/11/01 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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