2012 Dodge RAM 1500: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Oct 3, 2018 · Tires · 100,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500 equipped with mastercraft courser mt tires, size: 35/12.50r17 (na). While driving 80 MPH, the rear driver side tire blew out and separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local tire shop for diagnostic testing where it was confirmed that the tire blew out. The tire was replaced. The tire was the original tire for the vehicle, but the contact mentioned that the vehicle was bought used. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 100,000. The dot number and tire failure mileage were unknown.

Filed Jan 17, 2018 · Engine · LA

Cylinder 5 missfire-camshaft: check engine light came on while driving on interstate 10 in louisiana. I noticed that the power had reduced, fuel economy dropped, and the engine was shaking, the entire truck was shaking like a tire was about to blow out. After exiting and finding the near o'reily, I was told to change the spark plugs,and ignition coil #5 as well as the fuel injector. After all that was replaced, the light was still on and flashing the same code. I had the truck towed to a nearby dealership and after their diagnostics test was complete, they reported back with replacing the camshaft! This vehicle has less than 100,000 miles and a 5.7 hemi. It will also be a major out of pocket expense due to the warranty expiring april 2017. It will have to be fixed before we put it back on the road due to the safety hazard and I have two car seats.

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Wheels · 20,000 miles · OK

We experienced a blow out of our goodyear p275/60r20 left front tire while driving our 2012 dodge ram 1500 pickup. We were driving at 70 MPH on divided highway and were watching road when blow up happened with no debris present. Air pressure was normal (39psi) just before accident. The blow out was from rim to rim.

Filed Oct 18, 2015 · CA

Purchase a brand new truck in 2012. Tires installed on truck were from 2010. Had to replace tires to to old age. Truck is only 3 years old and the tires were already 5 years old and started dry rotting. Dealer would not do anything about it. Not sure how many other vehicles are or were like this. Its a good thing they did not blow out while driving on freeway. Included is my receipt with old and new tires with dot numbers and date codes.

Filed Jan 29, 2014 · Wheels · 31,036 miles · PA

Dodge ram laramie1500 4x4 crew cab built in june 2012 has factory 20x9 aluminum chrome clad wheels with goodyear wrangler hp p275/60r20 tires. Problem with this is the spare tire & the factory jack. Had a rear passenger side tire blow out and had to jack the truck to fix the flat. First, the spare tire size is p235/85r17, my wheels are 20" rims and 1-1/4 higher over all. This truck has the electronic stability control (ESC) which states to have the proper size rims & tires as this system may not function properly if they are different sizes. Secondly, the jack dodge provides can't hold the weight of these trucks. This jack collapsed soon after raising the flat truck tire 1-2" off the ground, the worm gear looks like a u-bolt. Called both the dealer I purchased the truck from in december 2012 and dodge. Neither is willing to help remedy these problems. Dodge did have a recall 12v192000 jan 5th 6th 2012 for the spare tire not being sized correctly. Is this not the same case?