| Issue ID | 654267 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10210917 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/03/06 |
| Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 3500 with goodyear wrangler sr-a tire. The contact stated that he noticed a deep crack in the sidewall of the rear driver side tire. The tire shop stated that the tire was defective and they replaced the tire. Approximately a year and half later he noticed a deep crack on the sidewall of the front driver side tire. The tire shop stated that the tire was defective. As of december 5, 2007, the shop had not replaced the tire. The failure mileage was 47,000 and current mileage 90,019. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WORTHINGTON SPRINGS, FL |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MA48C24GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/05/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Dealer's name | RALLY DODGE |
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