| Issue ID | 926535 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10463667 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/06/12 |
| Component | TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2011 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle tires *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle came equipped with a 17 inch temporary tire, when all of the tires on the vehicle are 20 inch tires. The consumer stated sensor damage may occur if the tires are not the same size, type and style. The tire monitoring system may read zero if one of the tires are different from the other three. Unequal tire pressure can cause erratic, unpredictable steering, abnormal wear and over-responsiveness to steering and tire failure. *jb the consumer stated she purchased a 20 inch spare tire and rim at a cost of $400. Updated 02/11/13. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | PEARCE, AZ |
| 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 | 01/09/11 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | 4WD |
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