2000 Dodge RAM 2500: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Aug 14, 2024 · Tires · 305,000 miles · CT · 1 injury

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 equipped with Mastercraft Tires, Tire Line: Courser AXT, Tire Size:245/75/R16, DOT Number: [XXX] . The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the abnormal shaking worsened, and the contact pulled over and discovered a bulge in the rear driver’s side tire. The contact replaced the tire with the spare and resumed normal driving. Upon returning to the residence, while inspecting the front passenger’s side tire, the contact cut his index and middle finger on the left hand due to the steel belt protruding from the tire. Upon further inspection, the contact discovered the same failure with the rear driver’s side tire that was replaced. The contact had not sought medical attention for the injuries. The contact attempted to call the manufacturer for assistance but was unable to reach a representative. The tires were not replaced. The tire failure mileage was approximately 3,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 305,000. The VIN was not available. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 3, 2007 · Tires · 41,000 miles · KS

Tread separated from tire - resulting in extensive damage to truck this was the 2nd cooper tire on this truck to do this - but we found that problem before it came completely apart - I do not have the info on the earlier tire because I took it to my tire dealer and they replaced it with another tire - same kind. This tire was from the other side that came apart and did the extensive damage this time.

Filed Mar 9, 2007 · 81,500 miles · FL

The dashboard in my truck with only 92,000 miles is developing numerous cracks at the windshield area near the defroster vents, and around the mounting screws near the windshield. I have personally seen this in at least 10 other ram trucks, and have found hundreds of pages on the internet of people complaining about this problem. Some have huge holes in the dash top! I've seen pictures of this. The service manager at my local dodge dealer told me that they are very aware of this problem in the ram trucks, and have replaced several for the city of tallahassee that are out of warranty, but, chrysler says they will not replace the dashin my truck, because it is out of warranty??. I am concerned that in a head-on collision that the dashboard could shatter and send sharp plastic projectiles thoughout the cabin. Also that the airbag might blow out of it's mounts! This seems like a major safety concern!

Filed Jul 21, 2006 · Tires · 106,000 miles · TX · crash

Dt*: the contact stated, while traveling at 60 MPH, the front left tire tread separated completely from the tire, causing it to flatten. The vehicle and trailer were damaged from the accident caused by the tire failure. There have been 12 failures within a six-month time period for the set of tires in question. The manufacturer alleged the tire failure was due to driving on under inflated tires.

Filed Aug 7, 2000 · Tires · MI

Michelin tires which came with the 2001 dodge 2500, due to the "cheap rubber," all tires are 70% bald, which may cause a blow out. Also, maybe due to the weight of the vehicle. Please provide further information.