| Issue ID | 960106 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10493400 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 15/01/13 |
| 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 while traveling 55 mph, the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light illuminated and the passenger rear tire deflated rapidly. The vehicle was able to be moved to the shoulder where the spare was installed. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was discovered that the tpms sensor sleeve failed due to corrosion. The tpms sensor was replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000. ... Updated 04/25/13 *bf updated 05/14/2013 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WEST SENECA, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HB16KX9JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 24/07/09 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| 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 | UPSTATE DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 585-591-0678 |
| Dealer's city | ATTICA |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code |