Four problems related to wheel bolts have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1998 Dodge Ram 1500, left rear tire came off the vehicle. The two lugs that held the tire broke off. Bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0371-89).
While driving 65 mph on the creek turnpike the vehicle, 1999 Dodge ram 4wd, began to shake when suddenly the left rear wheel disengaged from the vehicle and rolled 150 yards down the road. The vehicle brake system was severely damaged upon impact with the pavement. Potential catastrophe was avoided. The exact same incident happened to my son with his 1997 Dodge ram.
While driving consumer noticed vehicle pulling to the right excessively. The next day consumer pull forward out of driveway and the right front wheel fell completely off. The wheel lug nuts were completely sheared off at the rotor. The incident damaged vehicle's steering linkage.
While driving 50-55 mph 3 of 5 bolts came off right front tire. Rim was damaged, dealer told consumer since he rotated tires himself he was to blame for bolts coming off.
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