| Issue ID | 1105725 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10629966 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/09/14 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have been having trouble with the valve stems on the truck . One cracked while driving resulting in quick tire deflation the other yesterday ,while having a tire repaired the valve stem broke while trying to inflate the tire. I was told by professionals that this is common with dodge because they use cheap metals in their valve stems. The stem which are part of the tire pressure monitoring system are just corroding away due to salt or road conditions. I`m filing this complaint to see if maybe dodge can do something about this problem. The part itself is about $ 60. 00 [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 465000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JOHNSTON, RI |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HV16T59JXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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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