| Issue ID | 719699 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10265071 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 06/04/09 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. The vehicle has cooper discoverer atr tires, size 245/75r/16 (na). While placing tire shine on the tires, the contact noticed that the driver's side tire was showing signs of separation. He was also able to see the radial part of the tire. The manufacturer advised him to take the vehicle to a tire shop for inspection. The mechanic at the shop stated that the tire was defective and other tires were beginning to display signs of tread separation. He consulted the manufacturer again and they stated that since the tires were not the size cited in nhtsa campaign id number 06t016000, they were unable to assist. The current and failure mileages were approximately 136,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 136000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MASCOTTE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 3B7HC13Y61MXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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