| Issue ID | 428872 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10031268 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 21/07/03 |
| Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving at 65 mph, the left rear tire exploded without warning. Dealer notified. *ak the vehicle had a left to right movement in the rear and if the speed would have been any higher, the consumer could have loss control. The tires were checked for proper inflation before going out of town. The tire caused damage to the vehicle's pick up bed. The consumer disagreed with what goodyear found and requested that the tire be returned. *scc *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22112 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TULARE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7HA18N926XXXXXX |
| 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 | 15/06/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
| 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 | SURROZ DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 559 732 4700 |
| Dealer's city | TULARE |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 93274 |