| Issue ID | 838230 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10376226 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 28/11/10 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On three separate occasions have suffered tire failure at speed greater than 50 mph. Vehicle brought to tire center each time. Problem diagnosed as tps failure. Tire dealer stated that the tire pressure sensors were corroded and lead to failure. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer stated this is a recognized and common problem, if fact the dealer parts department had run out of sensors. Made complaint to dealer management who stated that dodge would not recognize as a defect despite numerous failures and that the repair costs were to be born by the vehicle owner. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MARCELLUS, NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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