| Issue ID | 553986 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10131051 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 30/07/05 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: the consumer stated that on 2003 dodge ram 1500 quad cab the passenger side rear wheel broke off from the axle while driving at a 38-40 mph. Consumer was driving on a straight highway when the rear end slid to the right and out underneath, and ended up on the opposite side of the road in the grass, traveled east bound and ended up west bound on the other side of the median. The truck had not been to the repair shop, and has not been removed from the impound yard. Consumer had a set of new tires put on the vehicle a few months ago. They were goodyear eagle ls. Tires. Consumer s had not contacted the dealership or manufacturer. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34400 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOBE SOUND, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18D73SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 16/06/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 38 |
| 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 | DEPENDABLE DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 772-569-1200 |
| Dealer's city | VERO BEACH |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 32960 |