1996 Dodge RAM 1500: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Tires, Wheels · MN · crash

Nothing leading up to event either incident, with the exception of seconds before tire separated from vehicle because bolts were sheared off, there was a slight vibration. First incident in 1999, bolts sheared off front passenger side while traveling at about 25 MPH, no significant damage to truck, repaired and had no further problems until 2005 when traveling 65 MPH bolts again sheared off front passenger side tire, again vibrations about a minute before tire separated from vehicle. This time there was significant damage, fortunately no injuries were sustained to those in vehicle or others. Currently truck is in for repair, again using certified chrysler parts, and they are new and installed correctly. Will need autobody repair this time due to other damage sustained to vehicle. New tires were put on correctly about 4000 miles ago with no problems to this point either.

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Tires · AZ

Rear tire tread separated on narrow country road without shoulder to pull off. The separated tread damaged rear quarter panel, wheel well and under frame causing tailgate alignment problems. Tread wrapped around axil.goodyear blames underinflated tire. Tires were checked previous to departure on this extended trip.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Tires · IL

The vehicle suffered tire blow out while driving on highway.*mr consumer didn't hit anything the tread just separated without warning. The vehicle sustained damage to the right rear. *ph

Filed Jun 13, 2003 · Tires · TX

Tread on front passenger side tire separated while driving at 55mph . Bridgestone, size unknown, dot# 7ba3pua527 dealer has been notified.

Filed Nov 12, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · LA

This is twice the first gear has gone out, both times after a radiator flush, I was informed by a referral from a dodge dealership that the radiators are getting clogged and causing the tranmission to over heat and by the time the problem is figured out a new transmission in needed as well as a new radiator, approximate cost to the consumer, in the range of $3500.00. The recall for the clamps that were changed on the coolant lines to prevent them from melting was a good idea but they forgot one thing, a blow out valve for the tranmission so when it gets hot it can releive pressure and heat before it burns the transmission.

Filed Nov 16, 2000 · Tires · FL

While driving I-4 (east) heading towards daytona, my truck suddenly had excessive vibration and within 5 minutes, the tread separated from the tire flew up into the wheel well and tore up the quarter panel forward and behind the wheel, tore off the mudflap, and broke off the fender flare. I was able to control the truck to a stop without further damage or hitting another vehicle. The truck was customized as I had bought it in 1997 and the customization has never interfered with the operation of the vehicle. My insurance company has a picture of the damage to the vehicle and also a picture of what was left of the tire. Unfortunately, I replaced the tires (all four) before I knew that bridgestone was the same manufacturer as firestone. The tires could not be recovered from the store that replaced them. The reason I replaced all four tires is because I did not trust bridgestone dueler h/t anymore.*ak (dot number: unknown tiresize: 265/75r16)

Filed Aug 18, 1998 · CA

Aluminum instrument panel carrier broken. Vehicle involved in solo colosion due partially to tire tread on one tire separating from tire casing. Driver lost control vehicle rolled onto right side. Damage to front end did not appear serious enough to cause the instrument panel carrier to fracture and separate from its original location.