| Issue ID | 607180 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10171936 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 10/10/06 |
| Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Have 2001 dodge ram pu upon which continental contitrac suv 265-70x16 tires were mounted dot a3723jj1103. Tires had approx 29,000 miles on them (60,000 mile warranty) while traveling nb on ih35, just south of hillsboro ,tx, left rear tire exploded, about 15 mins after strange vibration was felt. Tread separated from sidewall. Entire tire was recovered and taken to discount tire co in grand prairie ,tx. Was inspected by manager who also inspected remaining tires. Manager insisted upon immediate removal of all continental tires after finding evidence of impending tire separation on remaining tires. Left rear was sent to continental for inspection who reported that the tire was damaged previously by unknown impact. Failed to report on remaining tires. There was no previous impact and there was no puncture prior to tire failing. Continental refuses further comment. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55600 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GRAND PRAIRIE, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1B7HC13Y61JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 15/11/00 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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