| Issue ID | 1303987 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10891899 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 27/07/16 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tread separation on general ameritrac dot p5ab 7u9b. Tire indicates manufacture in mexico with an assembly year of 2007. The tire provided as oem equipment on the 2008 dodge ram 3500. Tire was found still inflated to proper pressure after incident. Catastrophic separation caused approximately $2800 of damage to the truck as the tread collided with the headlight, fender, door, and rear view mirror. General dealer refused to honor any warranty claim due to the age of the tire. *bf |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 84000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ESTILL SPRINGS, TN |
| VIN pattern | 3D7ML48A98GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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