| Issue ID | 937802 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10472550 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 12/06/11 |
| Component | TIRES:VALVE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 1500 equipped with a schroder electronics valve stem (n/a) model number cb583ab (n/a). The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the low tire pressure warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact noticed the rear driver's side tire was completely deflated. The tire was replaced with a spare tire. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The vehicle was then taken to a tire center and the technician stated the aluminum valve stem exhibited a hole with severe corrosion. The valve stems were replaced on three different tires. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | VALENCIA, PA |
| 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 | 65 |
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