NHTSA Complaint #10726164 — 2015 RAM 2500

TIRES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10726164
Vehicle 2015 RAM 2500
Component TIRES
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 53 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State PA

Consumer Description

TPMS REQUIRES MINIMUM OF 80 PSI IN REAR TIRES OF RAM TRUCK. THIS IS TOO HIGH OF TIRE PRESSURE TO ASSURE THE REAR TIRES HAVE ADEQUATE CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE ROAD UNDER LIGHT LOAD CONDITIONS. WHILE DRIVING IN A 35 MPH STRETCH OF PENNSYLVANIA ROADS WITH 80 PSI (REQUIRED) OF TIRE PRESSURE IN THE REAR TIRES OF MY NEW RAM 2500, THE TRUCK REAR TIRES BROKE FREE FROM THE SURFACE OF THE ROAD SEVERAL TIMES REQUIRING EVASIVE MEASURES TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE DOESN'T PERMIT AN OPTION TO REDUCE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM TO A LIGHT LOAD CONDITION WHEN NECESSARY TO REDUCE TIRE PRESSURES. THIS CREATES AN UNSAFE SITUATION FOR MOTORISTS. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL OR CHANGE TO THESE MODELS BEFORE SOME IS KILLED BY LOOSING CONTROL OF THEIR VEHICLE. ...UPDATED 07/30/15 *BF UPDATED 11/9/2015*JS UPDATED 10/25/2017*CN

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