| Issue ID | 810396 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10350388 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 15/07/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BREAUX BRIDGE , LA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18Z93JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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