| Issue ID | 978753 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10510678 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 05/05/13 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Failure of valve stem caused rapid tire deflation. Inspection of remaining valve stems indicated imminent failure. Valve stems integrated with tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) sensors and can cause tpms system faults. Numerous complaints for same tire stem issue reported to nhtsa. Coupled with pinion nut failure potential that has yet to be addressed by issuance of recall notification to owners by chrysler corp, total loss of directional control of vehicle is a very real and present danger that renders these vehicles inoperable until issues are addressed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHOCTAW, OK |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HB13T29SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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