| Issue ID | 606290 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10171283 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 17/10/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 dodge 3500 truck front l/h wheel hub assy bearing came apart at 70 mph causing the truck to cross over 2 lanes of traffic and into oncoming traffic. Dodge dealer told me this is a problem. But it cost me 350 dollars this to me is a safety issue and a customer should not have to pay the cost or die due to this. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PORTER, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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| Dealer's name | MARTIN DODGE |
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