| Issue ID | 1202786 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10743466 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 23/07/15 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving in heavy rush hour traffic at 55 mph when my left front tire rapidly went flat do to the tpms valve stem failure causing me to take evasive action in order to avoid a multi vehicle collision. This driving on a flat tire caused extensive side wall damage to my new tire with only 6000 miles on it, $233. 00 to replace it low cost to avoid a major accident. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53811 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOPKINS, MN |
| VIN pattern | 1D3HV18T79SXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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