| Issue ID | 1102896 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10628034 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 08/08/14 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 45 mph, the rear passenger side axle suddenly fractured and the rear passenger side wheel separated from the vehicle. The contact lost control and crashed the vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic, but the cause of failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified, but no remedy was offered. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 140,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SEDGEWICKVILLE , MO |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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