Issue ID | 1081314 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10606486 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 2500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 19/02/14 |
Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tpms does not allow setting tire pressures to either the oem door sticker setting nor the recommended tire setting from the tire manufacturer without setting warning light and nag screen on startup. Constant warning light and nag screen correction will lead to driver complacency, negating the purpose of tpms alerting the driver to a potential problem with the tires. Tpms required overinflation results in potential loss of vehicle control due to loss of traction. Abnormal tire wear due to tire overinflation increases risk of hydroplaning and loss of control of vehicle. Ram customer service has been contacted and confirmed that this problem is systemic, by design, and can not be corrected at present time. Potential fix is to reprogram bcm, allowing dealers to reset tpms to appropriate setting for tires and actual load with appropriate documentation. The rear tires have to have at least 80 psi, a condition of over inflation without a maximum cargo load. This makes for poor control on wet or icy roads and leads to premature tire wear. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WOODBRIDGE, CA |
VIN pattern | 3C6UR5CL0EGXXXXXX |
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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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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