| Issue ID | 943868 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10478304 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 20/07/12 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I had two almost fatal accidents as the result of the good year wrangler hp tires i had on my 2001 dodge truck. Good year had me send on each event the tires that created a blow out, for no reason at all, they even had me complete a full proper damage claim because they were settling on these tires and all the issues people have. My case was automatically denied, they told me that in both cases i ran over something, but admitted that they never looked at the tire, they didn't have time. So, the auto deny everyone, i guess because not enough people have died as the result to their faulty product (tires), i have replaced all my tires with michelins and have incurred an out of packet expense of $2500, for tires and damages. The money is not the issue; but more importantly that good year needs to recall the tires, or is the percent of deaths or injuries within their allowed threshold? Who makes them accountable for a bad product that will kill and hurt more people, family and children? I don't know what it takes for someone to stand up and say to the large corps of the world that they need to be accountable and that they need and should recall these tires, not just provide small settlements for damages, but do something that will save lives,,, please let me know what i need to do to be heard,, people need to know the facts and dangers of these tires. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5123 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ALBUQUERQUE, NM |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 72 |
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