Issue ID | 1493231 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11122915 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 22/08/18 |
Component | WHEELS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Truck has 1052 miles on it. Bought is brand vew april 26, 2018. While towing a 15,000lb fifth wheel trailer traveling at 65mpg on the new jersey turnpike, i felt a vibration and immediatley pulled to the shoulder. I found that 6 out of 8 lugs sheared off the passenger side dually, leaving two lugs holding the dually wheels on. This is a major concern for me and feel a major safety issue. If i did not pull over the wheels would have fallen off and a catastrophic crash would have occured. I would like the lugs examined by a forensic examiner to determine the cause, i have no knowledge of why this event happened and am concerned about a reoccurance. My wife and i could have been killed. This truck is made to tow 30,000lbs abd i was towing only 15,000 lbs. Truck is currently at chapman dodge of horsham p. A. *tt updated 10/9/18 *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1052 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ROEBLING, NJ |
VIN pattern | 3C63RRNL0JGXXXXXX |
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 | 16/01/25 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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