Tire Valve Problems of Dodge RAM

2008 Dodge Ram. Consumer writes in regards to tire issues on vehicle the consumer stated she continuously had to put air in the tires over the last three months. A few days ago, her husband was driving the truck and one of the tires went completely flat. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop, where the consumer was informed the problem was not tire, but with the valve stem. The mechanic also advised the consumer two other valve stems on the vehicle were bad as well and would need to be replaced.

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Aluminum valve stem/tpms sensors on both front wheels corroded and failed at the same time causing two flat front tires and loss of steering. Proceeded to repair shop to have all (4) valve stems and (2) front tires replaced. Repair personnel informed us that this is an epidemic. According to them, in 2010, manufacturers became aware of this problem and began using rubber valve stem/tpms sensors.

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The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram. The contact stated the vehicle's valve stems were defective. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed that the valve stems needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 16,242.

While driving driver's side tire went flat on its own. Consumer pulled over. Then, called road side assistant to change the tire. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the valve stem was defective, and needed to be replaced.

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While driving 65 mph a noise could be heard coming from the passenger side tire. It was discovered that the valve stem leaked air and caused the rims to ride the tire.

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Left front tire kept leaking. Dealer determined that valve stem was faulty. Chyrsler refused to replace. This is consumers second tire, the first having a similar problem. On tires with 80 psi rating this type of valve stem seems inadequate.

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Tire valve stem pops and air comes out. Tires are michelin #ltsax lt24575 r16. Also, valve stem cracked at the beginning of the tire, allowing air to escape from tire. Consumer contacted the dealership.

While starting vehicle after it was parked for a day, consumer found the tire flat. Tried to put in air, but air was escaping through the valve stem. Currently waiting on part to be delivered so that problem can be repaired.

2007 Dodge Ram truck with defective valve stems. Consumer states that truck's tires lost air pressure due to defective valve stems.

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