| Issue ID | 1027998 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10555993 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 06/07/12 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In july of 2012, i had three cracked metal pressure sensing valve stems. One of them blew out at highway speed, ruining the tire. The dealer replaced the three stems that were bad at that time but not the fourth. I also complained to dodge and got some reimbursement for the tire. Now a year and a half later, i noticed the fourth valve stem had cracked. I took the truck into the same dealership and was told it would be $160. 00 to replace it. This is not right. This appears to be a known defective part. I have contacted dodge again but have not heard back. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19213 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WOODSTOCK, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HV13P39SXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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