NHTSA Complaint #10928211 — 2003 DODGE RAM 1500

SUSPENSION:REAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10928211
Vehicle	2003 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Date of Incident	November 26, 2016
Date Filed	November 28, 2016
Mileage	160,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE PINION NUT DETACHED AND CAUSED THE REAR AXLE TO LOCK. THE VEHICLE RAN OFF THE ROAD AND GOT STUCK IN MUD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE CONTACT'S FAMILY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

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