| Issue ID | 864785 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10407648 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 26/05/11 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 dodge ram 1500 quad cab, milage: 27471, date: 5/26/11, time 7:30am, location: i475-us23, speed: 65 mph. Original owner / original tires. Event: tpms warning light illuminated followed abruptly by flapping sound. Struggled to maintain control and pull to side of highway. Discovered flat tire and absence of tire valve stem on left rear tire. No visible puncture to tire sidewall and/or tread. Dealer found stem/sensor inside tire. No failure to tire other than secondary damage to sidewall (unsafe). Dealer replaced tpms sensor/valve assembly under warranty. Inspection of remaining tire valves at owners request resulted in a verbal "all ok." offered to replace tire at owners expense. **tt |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27471 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TOLEDO, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18228SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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