| Issue ID | 1001615 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10534245 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 03/08/13 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500 equipped with general tires, size 238/80r/17. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle shook excessively. The contact heard a loud explosion and merged to the shoulder. The contact noticed the front passenger side tire was blown. The tire was replaced with a spare . The vehicle was not diagnosed for the cause of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 89,936 and the tire failure mileage was unknown. The tire was replaced and the manufacturer. There was approximately 10,000 miles worth of tread left on the tire. 13/32s |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89936 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | AMERICUS, GA |
| VIN pattern | 3D6WH48A97GXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 50 |
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