| Issue ID | 572361 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10145158 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 13/12/05 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dear sir, i recently purchased 2 tires from www. Tirerack. Com within the last month and had them mounted and balanced by an authorized dealer. Last night i had a complete tire failure while on the expressway which could have been fatal. The tire that failed had less than 100 miles on it and was checked the day before for proper tire inflation. This tire failure could have cost me as well as my family, our lives. I will not purchase the same goodyear tire again. The tire that failed was a goodyear eagle ls 275/55/r20 any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! *jb |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PEMBROKE PINES, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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| 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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