2015 Ram 3500 wheels problems

Filed Nov 6, 2024 · Wheels · 166,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering started shuddering and the vehicle made an abnormal popping sound. The contact then noticed that the front driver's side wheel was wobbling. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and inspected the wheel. The contact noticed that two of the wheel studs of the front driver's side wheel had fractured. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to the dealer to be repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V398000 (Wheels); however, the dealer informed the contact that the wheel studs did not need to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was no longer included in the recall because the recall had been marked completed. The vehicle was not repaired and remained on the side of the road. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2024 · Wheels · 183,901 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the vehicle started wiggling and wobbling abnormally. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road, where he noticed that the outer rear wheel had separated from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact noticed that the inner rear wheel had separated and pinched the axle, causing the wheel to support the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where an assessment was made. The dealer determined that the wheel studs needed be replaced under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V398000 (Wheels); however, the wheel replacement was not covered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 183,901.

Filed Dec 30, 2022 · Wheels · 110,000 miles · MT

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the driver's front and driver's side rear wheels detached from the vehicle. The contact became aware of nine broken wheel studs. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact referenced the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V398000 (Wheels) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the wheel studs and lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained with the independent mechanic awaiting parts for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2022 · Wheels · 131,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 3500. The contact had initially received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V398000 (Wheels). The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that approximately 6,600 miles after the recall repair was performed, the vehicle started vibrating while driving at various speeds. Additionally, the contact mentioned that the brake pedal was vibrating while depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that all the lug nuts on each wheel were not properly tightened. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2022 · Wheels · MI

Informed on recall for a wheel stud possibly breaking sending wheel flying off vehicle. 7 months later and no fix!! This could be a deadly occurence if wheel comes off vehicle and hits another vehicle as well as loss of control of my vehicle. I also tow 16000lb trailers!

Filed Feb 3, 2021 · Electrical, Wheels · 66,000 miles · NM

Tpms sensors being called out in wrong locations for rear tires. Tpms was calling out tires in wrong positions and values. Front was also calling it incorrect values. Dually. Problems with incorrect call outs caused multiple trips to repair shops, to repair tires that we're inflated properly but reading out on wrong side of vehicle. After last visit, dealer replaced two allegedly bad sensors while only one bad one was identified as bad by discount tire. While all TPMS appeared to be reading after this repair, right rear outer TPMS was reading a steady 68 psi while all other tires started off lower and increased appropriately as tires heated up with driving, this sensor reading did not change. Due to crossed readings on front, right front tire was indicating low pressure while prosperous inflated, and left front went flat, due to incorrect TPMS sensor readings, stranding vehicle until it could be replaced and taken to shop. Consider chrysler recall p62 ... Also dealer now claims that inner and outer tires use the same stpms sensors, when other have reported that the inner and outer tires on the dually use different sensors.. Build date 10/2014 .... Looks like you. Needed to recall a broader range of dually than just the chassis cab for TPMS dor 2015's under p62 I am at dealer again, as they bumble their way around fixing the TPMS and attempting to also update the radio software from 15.17.5 to 18.45.01

Filed Jul 29, 2020 · Wheels · 17,596 miles · AL

During a trip on an improved highway, the front end began to shake violently. The steering wheel was hard to keep ahold of at 50 MPH. At this time the truck had 17596 miles on it. When we returned home I called my dodge dealer, landers mclarty to express my concern of the truck performance. Subsequently I brought the truck in for an inspection and resolution of the problem. The report was that the tires were cupped and I needed new tires. I felt that this should be treated as defective equipment and that they should cover the cost. The tires are nexon tires from s. Korea. At 17596 miles they should not fail that soon. I was told by the gm that they have trouble with tires on 'this kind of truck and that I got good usage at 1759 miles. Am taking the the vehicle to an independent truck center to have an inspection and remediation f tires if needed. Have been told that 17596 miles is too soon for tires to fail. Dodge ram dealer, landers mclarty refuses to honor my 10 year warranty due to tire problem.

Filed Nov 7, 2019 · Wheels · 9,000 miles · MO

Pasenger's side, front tire (original equipment nexen roadian htx) separated while driving straight on a highway at 65 MPH. Separation caused extreme vibration and instability. Caused truck to become undrivable.

Filed Sep 25, 2019 · Transmission, Wheels · 143,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 3500. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle unintentionally pulled to the right and left. The contact also mentioned that there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to jerry damson chrysler dodge jeep ram (790 n brindlee mountain pkwy, arab, al 35016, (256) 586-6041) where unknown repairs had to be performed to the transmission and turbo charger. In addition, the hubs and bearings were replaced. The contact stated that the failures still occurred after the repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 143,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2019 · Tires, Wheels · 8,232 miles · MO

Driver's side, front tire (original equipment nexen roadian) separated while driving straight on a highway at 55 MPH. Separation caused extreme vibration and instability. Caused truck to become undrivable.