NHTSA Complaint #10559154 — 2008 DODGE RAM 3500
WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10559154 |
| Vehicle | 2008 DODGE RAM 3500 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 228,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD THUMP HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT THE SPARE TIRE HAD FALLEN FROM THE VEHICLE AND INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE OF THE CRASH RISK INVOLVED FOR OTHER DRIVERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CABLE HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 228,000.
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