| Issue ID | 696108 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10244716 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 03/07/08 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The vehicle has goodyear wrangler sra tires. While driving, the tire warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact examined his tires and noticed that the passenger side tire was flat. The tire was taken to a tire dealer and they stated that the tires on his vehicle were designed for passenger vehicles, not light trucks. Prior to the failure, the contact had to replace several other tires on the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 3,000. Updated 12/08/08. *lj the tire detached from the rim. Updated 12/09/08 *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LITHONIA, GA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18N88SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/04/08 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | LANDMARK DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 770-968-4900 |
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