Issue ID | 468785 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10063499 |
Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | RAM 3500 |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 18/03/04 |
Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving at 55 to 60 mph tire tread separated, and the steel belts ruptured the gas tank. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and gas tank was replaced. *ak consumer seeking reimbursement for repair. *la |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | OMAHA, AR |
VIN pattern | 2B7KB31Z5VKXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 55 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | CHOICE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, LLC |
Dealer's telephone number | 501-548-0114 |
Dealer's city | CONWAY |
Dealer's state code | AR |
Dealer's ZIP code | 72032 |