NHTSA Complaint #11685614 — 2021 RAM PROMASTER

The contact owns a 2021 Ram Promaster 1500 equipped with Nexen Tires, Tire Line: Rodian CT8, Tire Size: P225/75/R16, DOT Number: 8EAKHMEL3420. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the passenger’s side rear tire experienced tread separation. The contact was able to replace the tire with the spare. While driving, the driver's side rear tire also experienced tread separation, and the vehicle became difficult to control. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate tire mileage was 1,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 13,304.