| Issue ID | 1338083 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10929439 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 18/11/16 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle veered into the other lane, spun around, drove into a ditch, and crashed into a tree. The contact was injured and received medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. Updated 01/06/17*lj consumer stated the rear axle broke and the right rear wheel broke off and was laying in the ditch by the truck! Updated 7/12/18*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 103000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOLLY LAKE RANCH, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA16N34JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/01/10 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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| Dealer's name | INDIVIDUAL PERSON |
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