| Issue ID | 610686 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10174647 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 29/11/06 |
| Component | TIRES:BEAD |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated a set of tires and rims were ordered from a magazine, and were mounted before shipping. One of the tires was damaged at the bead when mounted causing a slow leak. Although the tires were rotated regularly, the damaged tire will not balance properly causing excessive wear. The manufacturer was contacted. The tire was a pro comp at 315/75r16, not a lt315/75r16. Updated 01/10/07. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 111955 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COLUMBUS, IN |
| VIN pattern | 1B7HF13Z91JXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 04/04/03 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | HILLS AUTO SALES |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | HOPE |
| Dealer's state code | IN |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 47201 |