| Issue ID | 703893 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10251327 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 28/06/08 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Cooper discoverer at tire,completely shredded, while going under 65 mph,..."lt, 265/70,r17, design #9804,dot. Up. Ah. 0414803/30480-2, r-15065, load range 112/1090-was on a well-maintained 2002 dodge ram pickup, tire bought new. Owner kept required air pressure constantly- checked air every few days,36,000 miles on tire-occupants seriously injured when vehicle rolled 3x. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 2 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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