# 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 — WHEELS:RIM
> NHTSA complaint `532176` · 2005-04-26 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** WHEELS:RIM
- **Miles at failure:** 14,000
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH DOWN A HILL THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE/RIM DETACHED FROM THE TRUCK.  VEHICLE VEERED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.  DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL, AND WENT OVER A CONCRETE EMBANKMENT,  DAMAGING OTHER PORTIONS OF THE RIGHT SIDE, TIRE,  AND RIM.  THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP  HAD THE VEHICLE FOR THREE WEEKS.  NO FURTHER CONTACT   BY THE DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.  *AK
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