| Issue ID | 1549193 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11190952 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 19/03/19 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving highway speeds, the front passenger wheel completely fractured from the axle. A police report was filed, but no crash occurred. The driver sustained whiplash due to the tire failure. The insurance company towed the vehicle to a yard. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer provided a case number and stated that they would provide a follow-up response to investigate the cause of the wheel fracture. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10e040000 (wheels) and was uncertain if the failure was related to manufacturer recall number: g02 (front wheel bearings). The contact was waiting on a response from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was not available. ..*bf..*jb *dt*bf*jb consumer stated the front passenger tire came off the truck without warning, without any warning lights. Photos attached.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 164834 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LADSON, SC |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18278JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 12/07/17 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MCELEVEEN OF SUMMERVILLE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 843-968-4169 |
| Dealer's city | SUMMERVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | SC |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 29486 |