| Issue ID | 1130761 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10654348 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 07/11/14 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph approaching a stop sign, the tire pressure light illuminated and the rear driver side tire blew out. The failure also occurred on the front driver side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tire valve stems were corroded. As a result, the tire valve stems and the tire pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,445. Updated 12/1914*cn updated 9/25/2015 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42445 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PEKIN, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HV18P59SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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