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2002 Dodge RAM QUAD CAB Tires Sidewall Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	497915
Internal NHTSA #	10086828
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM QUAD CAB
Model Year	2002
File date	14/08/04
Component	TIRES:SIDEWALL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Goodyear rt/s 235-85r16 tires, load range e (factory tires). Tires are wearing prematurely and falling apart. First tire, passenger front, had early stages tread seperation at 18,592 miles-replaced tire. Other 6 tires wearing unevenly, with visable damage to steel belts in sidewalls at 22,683 miles. Multiple bulges and indentations in sidewalls. 2 tires mildly warped in rear. All tires at 80 psi per goodyear tire dealers' directions. 40,000 mile wearout warranty-useless as none of the goodyear distributers in fairbanks, alaska will warranty factory installed tires. I still have 6 of the 7 factory installed tires, and witnesses who saw or examined the 7th tire (with tread seperation). I have been forced to park my dodge 3500. I intend to replace these tires with cooper discoverer s/t tires when i have funds available. Am considering legal action!!!!!!*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	18592
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FAIRBANKS, AK
VIN pattern	3B7MF33652MXXXXXX
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	10/09/02
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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Dealer's name	GENE'S CHRYSLER
Dealer's telephone number	907-452-7117
Dealer's city	FAIRBANKS
Dealer's state code	AK
Dealer's ZIP code	99701

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2002 Dodge RAM QUAD CAB Tires Sidewall Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Dodge RAM QUAD CAB Tires Sidewall Problems, Complaints and Defects

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