| Issue ID | 1313561 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10899485 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 29/08/16 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On august 29, 2016 i was driving my 2004 dodge truck on a highway when my front driver side tire suffered a complete tread separation. It seemed to just explode. There were no injuries, but a damage report was filled out by the highway patrol. This was a michelin ltx a/t2 tire with about 40,000 miles on it. The tires are 5 years old. These tires are warrantied for 60,000 miles or 6 years. After 20,000 miles i had one of the tires replaced because it looked like it might separate, but the others seemed alright at that time. I have probably $2000 or more worth of damage to my truck. It knocked the headlight out, ripped off the running board, tore out the inner fender, bent the fender and put a dent in the bottom of my door. I have always bought michelin, but will never use them again. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MEADVIEW, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KU28C94GXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 60 |
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