| Issue ID | 1158904 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10683838 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 25/06/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on a side street going no more than 25 miles an hour i suddenly the ability to drive my truck. It spun out a total of 3 times before going over a curb and hitting a tree. It was determined that there was a complete failure of the rear axle and i could not of controlled or caused the accident. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1390000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BONITA SPRINGS, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU16D45JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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