| Issue ID | 957136 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10489961 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/03/12 |
| Component | TIRES:VALVE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2009 dodge ram. Consumer writes in regards to tire pressure problems and requests reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated two of the four valve stems came apart and broke. The first valve stem came apart while using only hand pressure, and the second came apart using a socket and ratchet, due to severe corrosion. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | WAUSAU, WI |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HB16PX9JXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/09/09 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | BRICKNER OF WAUSAU |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | WAUSAU |
| Dealer's state code | WI |
| Dealer's ZIP code |