| Issue ID | 619572 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10182764 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 15/02/07 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Both front wheel bearings on my 2003 dodge ram 1500 failed at 59,000 miles. I was informed by the dealer and chrysler that the power train warranty does not cover wheel bearings / hub assemblies. The 2006 version of this vehicle has a national recall on the same assembly / part due to insufficient lubrication. I was also informed by the dealer that the parts are on national backorder due to the number of failures. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59024 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18N13JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 23/12/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | ROSEDALE DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 651-633-5455 |
| Dealer's city | ROSEVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | MN |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 55113 |