NHTSA Complaint #10066117 — 1997 DODGE RAM 1500

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10066117
Vehicle	1997 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	April 10, 2004
Date Filed	April 14, 2004
Mileage	49,600 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NV

Consumer Description

RIGHT REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY SHEARED CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL/LOSS OF STEERING/CONTROL OF THE WEHICLE. TRUCK BED WAS EMPTY AND TRAVELING AT APPROX. 60MPH; UPON OCCURENCE VEHICLE ROLLED 3 TIMES ON BUSY HIGHWAY; BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER INJURED

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