| Issue ID | 539052 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10119168 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 12/04/05 |
| Component | WHEELS:RIM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving 35 mph down a hill the right front tire/rim detached from the truck. Vehicle veered into oncoming traffic. Driver was not able to maintain control, and went over a concrete embankment, damaging other portions of the right side, tire, and rim. The local dealership had the vehicle for three weeks. No further contact by the dealership at this time. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAINT THOMAS, VI |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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