| Issue ID | 1247697 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10811554 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 18/10/15 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving at highway speed with a p/u camper on my 1 ton p/u. The right rear tire came apart damaging the bed of my truck and destroying my wheel. I had recently checked the tire pressure. The tire failed with the tread separating and side walls split in several places. The tire tread depth was 7/32" per perfection tire store manager. The tire had 37,851 miles on it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 83641 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KENNEWICK, WA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MX38L59GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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