| Issue ID | 1227645 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10780879 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 12/08/15 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the front driver side tire was deflated, and the tire pressure monitor system sensor was inside the tire. The tire was replaced with a spare. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. Both front tires and the sensor were replaced. The failure recurred. While driving approximately 55 mph, the rear driver side tire blew out and the tire pressure monitor sensor was misplaced. The tire pressure sensor and tire were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 115000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SURRY, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HV18T39SXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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