| Issue ID | 1032388 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10559154 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 20/11/13 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, there was a loud thump heard from the rear of the vehicle. The contact then noticed that the spare tire had fallen from the vehicle and into oncoming traffic. The contact was concerned because of the crash risk involved for other drivers. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the spare tire cable harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 228,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 228000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOUSTON , TX |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MX49A98GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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