Issue ID | 1550900 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11192255 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 28/02/19 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ram 3500 equipped with nexen roadian-a/t tires, size: 255/65r16. While driving 40 mph, the front driver's side steel belt sidewall detached and the tire blew out. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and replaced the front driver's side tire. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred twice. The front passenger side steel belt sidewall of the tire detached and was replaced by the contact. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate tire and vehicle failure mileage was 20,000. The dot number and vin were not available. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MAGNOLIA , TX |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 19/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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