| Issue ID | 858870 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10401145 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 08/05/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 50 mph on a gravel road the rear suspension bounced causing the vehicle to crash in an embankment and roll over. The vehicle was destroyed. There were two other occupants in the vehicle who were bruised and sustained back injuries. Everyone in the vehicle was wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company. The manufacturer had an adjuster inspect the vehicle; however, the manufacturer did not advise him of the results. The failure mileage was 58,004. Updated 06/16/11*lj updated 06/24/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58004 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ILIFF, CO |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA16D33JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 2 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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