2001 Dodge RAM 1500 tires problems

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Tires · 125,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500 equipped with goodyear tracker 2 series tires, size: p265/70r17 (na). While the vehicle was stationary, the tread on all four tires separated. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The contact sent an email to walmart's store manager via the corporate website, but did not receive a response. The contact also sent an email to the manufacturer and did not receive a response. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 125,000. The tire failure mileage was unknown. *tt consumer only had about 2,000 miles on those tires before replacing updated 9/21/18

Filed Feb 19, 2016 · Tires · 80,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500 equipped with cooper dakota mt (na) tires, size lt285/75r16 (na). While driving approximately 70 MPH, a noise was heard coming from the front passenger wheel and the vehicle pulled to the right. After stopping the vehicle, the contact discovered that the tread separated from the tire. The tire was examined by the manufacturer who indicated that the failure was caused by age, dryness, and wear. The VIN was unknown. The vehicle and tire failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Apr 22, 2014 · Tires · 173,739 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500 equipped with nitto mudgrappler tires (na), size 33x12.50r17 lt. The dot number was 73bded54311. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair and they noticed that the tread on all four tires was dry rotted. The tires had not been replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 173,739.

Filed Jan 3, 2014 · Tires, Wheels · 35,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the spare tire detached and became jammed underneath the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the cord that was holding the spare tire was corroded and fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2012 · Tires, Wheels · 135,714 miles · AL

The under the bed spare tire assembly cable broke at the junction of where the cable ends and the holding metal assembly begins. The spare tire came loose and hit the highway bouncing off of the pavement and becoming airbourne behind my truck . At that time it became a hazard for any vehicle especially a motorcycle behind me. My spare is a 16 inch tire and weighs over 35 pounds. I got off the interstate at the next exit and tried to find the tire but could not locate it . I suspect it went off the road and down a steep embankment. No cars behind me struck the tire and no was hurt. After inspecting the spare tire crank assembly I found the cable was rusted and suspect the holding nut assembly was too. I have not used my truck for off road use only to travel back and forth to work and to haul material when needed. I went to the local junk yard and was bought another spare tire crank assembly off of a 2000 dodge ram 1500 4 wheel drive and found the whole assembly was also rusted. I suspect that it may fail in the future just like mine did. I believe this to be a design flaw for on inspection it is easy to see how rust can make the holding nut and washer fail. I am afraid this is going to happen or already has happened on dodge trucks using this type of spare tire holder. If this tire coming free and hitting the highway at 70 MPH could have cause serious harm to another vehicle or could have LED to serious injury or death. My guess is that many times this has happened but has not been reported.

Filed Aug 6, 2010 · Tires · 76,759 miles · FL

Operating vehicle on florida turnpike at 70 MPH when I experienced a blowout to the right rear tire. My vehicle began to lose control, however I was able to recover. Reason for blowout: tread separation- defective tire - tire failure.

Filed Jun 28, 2010 · Tires · NM

Spare tire is not properly secured which causes you to loose your spare tire which has happened to me causing damage to other parts cause cable is not strong enough to secure your tire proper and now I am like others I have spoken to with the same trucks has happened to them also. Now I have to look for another spare and rear bumper due to damage done and dent to rear corner panel. This needs to be addressed to dodge so it can be repaired right so it is not a safety hazard to all other people on the road.

Filed Sep 9, 2009 · Tires, Wheels · 111,000 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

My front end rim and tire locked up at 59 MPH-causing a severe swerve to the left/right-then I swerved into an 18 wheeler;air bags did not deploy;seatbelts were not unlatching prior to accident so not usable at the time.

Filed Apr 13, 2009 · Tires · 136,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. The vehicle has cooper discoverer atr tires, size 245/75r/16 (na). While placing tire shine on the tires, the contact noticed that the driver's side tire was showing signs of separation. He was also able to see the radial part of the tire. The manufacturer advised him to take the vehicle to a tire shop for inspection. The mechanic at the shop stated that the tire was defective and other tires were beginning to display signs of tread separation. He consulted the manufacturer again and they stated that since the tires were not the size cited in the federal safety agency campaign id number 06t016000, they were unable to assist. The current and failure mileages were approximately 136,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2009 · Tires · 44,000 miles · TX

While I was on my way to work one day, my first indication was a high vibration from the left front tire at certain speeds, and a slight pull to the left. When I arrived at my destination (about five minutes after I first felt the vibration) my tire blew out all the air instantly. After I got the tire changed, I inspected it, and found several sidewall cracks running from the edge of the treads progressing down to the sidewall about 2 to 3 inches in length. They ran at an angle that matched the rotation of the tire. There was no impact to the sidewall at any time. Some of the other tires show small lines that could develop into cracks. I have not taken the tires to the place of purchase because I want to make sure if it is a defect I want the public warned and prevent any tragedy. Thank you.