| Issue ID | 987649 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10519808 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 08/06/13 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the front driver's side wheel separated from the vehicle as the wheel caught on fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the wheel hub bearings were faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NASHVILLE, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HB13P79JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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