2006 Dodge RAM 2500: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Feb 17, 2022 · Visibility · MO

The climate control will not change to defrost. It will only blow out the dash vents. My windshield foged up while driving 70mph and I could not see. Had to stop every few miles to use my t-shirt to clean it off. Very dangerous what if I was on a small country road, there is not much room for errors.

Filed Jun 17, 2011 · Tires · 45,000 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 with michelin - radial x tires, size p265/70/r17. The contact stated during routine maintenance at a local repair facility she was advised that all of the tires including the spare side walls were severely cracked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who confirmed the diagnosis and stated that the tires needed to replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but only offered a discount for the tire replacements. The tires were not replaced. The failure and current mileage was 45,000. Updated 07/21/11 *bf the consumer stated three separate tire stores informed her the tires were unsafe and subject to blow out.

Filed May 13, 2011 · Steering · 42,000 miles · NY

First- in june 2010, the driver side tie rod end shaft, which goes into the female portion on the wheel, sheared off catastrophically. This occurred while backing up and aligning the truck to hook up a utility trailer. The truck had approximately 42000 miles. The dodge dealership replaced the entire tie rod , including all tie rod ends, and shock absorber on the tie rod. Second- on may 13th 2011, the new tie rod failed in same location, in nearly the same scenario. While backing out of a parking spot, a loud snap was heard, followed by the tie rod contacting the tire, causing it to blow out, allowing the truck to drop, including trapping the tie rod beneath the front differential. In both cases the male outer driver's side tie rod end vertical shaft sheared off flush with the tie rod. In both cases the truck was not carrying any load. The truck is used to tow a 5th wheeler several times a year (5-6 x). The 5th wheeler is 10300# unloaded and approx 12300# fully loaded. In neither case was any symptom noted leading up to this event.

Filed Jan 25, 2011 · Fuel system · 24,500 miles · CA

Upon entering the freeway and just getting up to freeway speed, the right (driver-side) rear tire separated from the tread causing the vehicle swerve violently. Driver was able to recover and stay on the road. Extensive damage to wheel well, right rear quarter panel, bumper, taillight, and tailgate. No other vehicles involved.

Filed Jul 27, 2006 · Tires · 2,500 miles · MD

I was driving south on I-95 when I heard my left front tire separating . I canceled my cruise control as soon as I realized what was happening , when I hit the cancel button the tire exploded. My truck had a total of 2500 miles on it when this happened . It damaged the bumper ,fender, headlight,door, cab, rim and step bar nothing has been done to repair my truck yet , I also still have the old tire.