| Issue ID | 1049846 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10574192 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 19/03/14 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on i-95 the front driver side tire blew out. The next day at the dodge dealer ship the cause was diagnosed as a failed tire pressure sensor valve. The tires had only 20k miles on them and were under warranty. The dealer said cause was not the tire. Dealer stated the tire stem valve failed and the entire stem and sensor collapsed into tire causing a failure. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 77345 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTH EAST, MD |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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