# 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 — POWER TRAIN
> NHTSA complaint `1114312` · 2014-09-28 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** POWER TRAIN
- **Miles at failure:** 70,000
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
REAR AXLE LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING AND SNAPPED BOLTS TO THE DRIVE SHAFT THEN DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF ONTO THE ROAD. TRUCK CAME SKIDDING TO A STOP. REAR AXLE WILL NOT TURN AT ALL.  *TR
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*