| Issue ID | 596442 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10163740 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 17/07/06 |
| Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving south on i-95 when i heard my left front tire separating . I canceled my cruise control as soon as i realized what was happening , when i hit the cancel button the tire exploded. My truck had a total of 2500 miles on it when this happened . It damaged the bumper ,fender, headlight,door, cab, rim and step bar nothing has been done to repair my truck yet , i also still have the old tire. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HUNTINGTOWN, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1D7KS28C46JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 15/06/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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| Dealer's name | SHEEHY DODGE |
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