| Issue ID | 518103 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10102514 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 08/12/04 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While riding down the freeway at 60 mph my 2001 dodge 3500 ram, the front drivers side wheel and tire came off and flew down the road. Vehicle was towed and dodge dealer said the main wheel bearing had broken in two. My 100,000 mile warranty has been denied and i cannot claim it under my insurance because it wasw equipment failure.. The repair showld be about $4,ooo. All mechanics i have spoken to say this should be a factory problem. Please advise vehicle is at dealership in hempstead, texas now.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MAGNOLIA, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3B6MC36761MXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 03/02/01 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | LAWRENCE MARSHALL |
| Dealer's telephone number | 713-232-3000 |
| Dealer's city | HEMPSTEAD |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 77445 |