| Issue ID | 689768 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10239625 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 21/08/08 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. The vehicle has falken tires, size 305/40r/22 (na). While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise. Suddenly, the rear passenger side tire blew out without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the tire was replaced. Recently, the tread on the sidewall of all four tires was cracked. The tires have not been replaced. The dot number was unknown. The failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 85,243. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MADISON, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18Z72JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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