Complaint 1993231
2019 RAM 5500 • TIRES:BEAD • incident May 21, 2024
- Complaint ID
- 1993231
- Make
- RAM
- Model
- 5500
- Model Year
- 2019
- Component
- TIRES:BEAD
- Incident Date
- May 21, 2024
- Date Received
- May 21, 2024
- Data As Of
- Jul 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
TIRES:BEAD
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 5500. The contact stated that while one of his drivers was driving at an undisclosed speed, the tire tread detached and began to roll down the highway. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. There was no injury sustained; however, the driver missed a week of work due to the traumatic experience from the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the diagnostic test was undisclosed; however, the wheel studs were replaced. The contact was concerned about the safety hazard presented with the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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