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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Axle Assembly Axle Shaft Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	453883
Internal NHTSA #	10051009
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2003
File date	18/12/03
Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My son and others could have been killed because of this. He just pulled away from a stop lite in a 2003 dodge ram 1500, only 3 months old when the rear right axle snapped shearing off the wheel and sending him skidding on the pavement. He and others were very lucky toget out of the way of danger. I am writing this on december 23rd. We have not heard a word from the dealer where we had the vehicle towed which would be south oak dodge at 4550 lincoln highway in matteson, ill. Phone is 708-747-7950. Vin #[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	3000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HOMER GLEN, IL
VIN pattern	1D7HA16D63JXXXXXX
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	13/09/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	20
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Dealer's name	SOUTH OAK DODGE
Dealer's telephone number	708-747-7950
Dealer's city	MATTESON
Dealer's state code	IL
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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Axle Assembly Axle Shaft Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Axle Assembly Axle Shaft Problems, Complaints and Defects

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