NHTSA Complaint #8005932 — 1997 DODGE RAM 1500

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash Fire 2 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8005932
Vehicle	1997 DODGE RAM 1500
Component	WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Date Filed	March 19, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	Yes
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MD

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ACCIDENT OCCURRED DUE TO WHEEL DISENGAGING FROM VEHICLE. THERE WERE 2 INJURIES. *AK CONSUMER ADDS THAT THE TIRE WAS SO HOT THAT A FIRE HAD STARTED IN THE MEDIAN. *TT

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