NHTSA Complaint #11252394 — 2017 RAM 3500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 3500. AFTER A TRAFFIC STOP ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE STATE TROOPER THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT COULD NOT RECALL MAKING CONTACT WITH A CURB OR A POT HOLE THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE RIM TO FRACTURE. THE FRACTURE WAS BETWEEN 3-6 INCHES. THE RIM WAS STILL ABLE TO CONTAIN 70 PSI OF TIRE PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE INSPECTED. FRIENDLY DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP INC (LOCATED AT 2499 NY-14A, PENN YAN, NY 14527, (315) 531-8563) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RIM WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V499000 (WHEELS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEELS WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.