| Issue ID | 512440 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10098347 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 23/10/04 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving down the road i hear a grinding and a pop noise and the rear end of my 2003 1500 ram drops down and immediately goes into a 3-60 spin. The whole axle assembly snapped off right by the hub. The whole brake assembly, still connected to the rim and tire this is the second time it broke on the same side, and it is identical to the first break. The first was at 8,000, and now 16,000 miles. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TEMPERANCE, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18D23SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 12/08/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | VINDEVERS DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 419-885-5111 |
| Dealer's city | SYLVANIA |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 43560 |