NHTSA Complaint #10106187 — 1997 DODGE RAM 2500

STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10106187
Vehicle 1997 DODGE RAM 2500
Component STRUCTURE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 109,500 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State MA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH HEARD A LOUD BANG THE REAR END OF THE PICKUP ROSE 4-6". UPON LOOKING IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR THE SPARE TIRE HAD FALLEN FROM ITS STORAGE LOCATION UNDER THE BED OF THE TRUCK. UPON INSPECTION THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE TIRE ASSEMBLY HAD CORRODED AND ONE EAR (HALF) OF THE BRACKET BUCKLED AND ALLOWED THE TIRE TO FALL.*AK

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