Spare Tire Problems of Dodge Ram 2500

Tl * the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving at an unknown speed, the steel cable failed that secured the spare tire underneath the vehicle. The failure caused the spare tire to separate from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 54,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. The vehicle was being used to pulling a 2006 thor comfort trailer equipped with towmaster trailer radial tires, size: 225/75/15. The contact stated that while traveling 55 mph the passenger rear tire failed. The contact was able to merge onto the shoulder in order to install the spare tire. Months later, the front passenger side tire failed followed by the rear driver's side tire ailing three months later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the failure was caused by under inflation and several other variants. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were unavailable. Kmj.

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The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 equipped with goodyear wrangler at/s tires, size was lt265/70r17. While the contact was driving approximately 65 mph, there was a loud noise outside of the vehicle and suddenly the rear passenger tire exploded from rim to rim. The contact drove onto the side of the road. The defective tire was replaced with the spare tire. The failure mileage was approximately 231,000. The dot number was 4bt6fddr3809.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the wedge that held the spare tire fractured from the vehicle and struck another vehicle behind the contact's vehicle causing damage to the vehicle. The contact was advised by the manufacturer that the failure was not their liability and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 46,000 and the current mileage was 48,000. Updated 03/15/lj.

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While driving my 2001 Dodge 2500 4wd pickup, the cable part of the spare tire lift assembly failed and allowed the spare wheel/tire to become free from it's holding and fell to the payment. Luckily no one was following me for if they were they would have definitely hit the wheel and an accident would have occurred possibly causing injury (ies) to the occupants of the oncoming vehicle. This occurred on sept1 in rockwell, texas. I reported this to rockwall Dodge service dept and told them it was a definite safety issue. They acknowledged this but did not attempt to notify the Dodge headquarters to my knowledge. They ordered the replacement parts and gave me a date you come in to have the assembly replaced. In the mean time I called the Dodge corporation and reported this incident stressing again the safety issue and possibility of a design defect. 9/21/10 "trish' called and advised me that because of the age and mileage there was nothing they could do. Further she advised they wouldn't issue any warnings either due to the infrequent reportings. . I advised her that Dodge has taken this too lightly and that they should correct the problem on both old and new trucks (all vehicles by a redesign (failsafe). I offered the parts to her for exam and analysis but she was not interested. I am appalled at such a "non-caring" attitude.

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The spare tire on my 97 Dodge pickup truck fell off the truck from its storage holder causing damage to the horse trailer I was towing, resulting in a flat tire on the trailer. Fortunately no other vehicles were involved. The cause was the spare tire holder rusting to the point where it just let the tire loose.

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Traveling north on interstate 75 in manatee county. Pick-up truck began to fish tail, causing several vehicles to swerve to avoid accident, followed by loud banging noises at left rear of truck. Pulled over to skirt of interstate and observed a great amount of damage to right rear quarter panel; and the rear passenger side tire devoid of its tread but still fully inflated. Drove truck with tire tread missing of interstate (approx. 5 miles) and replaced tire with tread separation with spare tire. Waiting for response from pro comp/cooper tire company to rectify damage.

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: the contact stated that during regular maintenance it was determined that the spare tire fell off the vehicle. This occurred without knowledge to the contact. The spare tire was originally located under the truck's bed. The dealership inspected the vehicle and determined the only part remaining was the frayed cable. The manufacturer has been alerted however they cannot provide assistance. The contact spoke with the dealership to see why the cable was not inspected during regular maintenance. The dealership explained this is not something that has to be inspected on a regular basis. Updated 7/5/2006 -.

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I removed the spare tire to fix a flat. It was the original spare and had never been used before. After having tire repaired I tried to return the spare to it's stow area under the bed but the winch would not lift it. It will work when the cable does not have weight on it but it will not lift the spare. The winch appears to have plastic parts. I feel this could be a safety issue if it would fail while driving down the highway.

Consumer stated spare tire cable broke. The cable holding the spare was frayed and broke and the tire was gone. (tire winch cable broke by extended vibration).

Consumer stated while driving at 35 mph, the spare tire had broken loose and was bouncing on the road. When consumer went to retrieve the wheel, he found a 4x5 inch bracket being supported by an eighth inch cable.

While driving vehicle at 40mph and no warning the spare tire fell off the bottom of vehicle because cable that holds the spare snapped.

Per news releases re pending investigation goodyear load range e tires: my vehicle was delivered with goodyear tires in question. Tires began immediate failure by scalloping leading edges of all tread blocks. Alignment, steering, balance all checked & w/in specs. At 3150 miles rotation made worse. At 3260 miles Dodge agreed to replace 4 tires w/ michelin lts m&s; refused to change spare, same size. Tires finally received at 4477 miles. By then tread had scalloped off as much as 11/32". Don't know if this is the pending investagation material, but I can document all with ro's & tire measurement data. Fyi: 5th (spare tire) sold as used at major loss and matching michelin purchased out-of-pocket. Call for further information if required. (tiresize: 245/75r16e)( dot number: tire size: 245/75r16e ).

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