NHTSA Complaint #10106187 — 1997 DODGE RAM 2500
STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
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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