2020 Ram 2500 Tires & Wheels Problems

On the night of 30 Oct 2023, I was travelling through St George, Utah on my way back to Las Vegas. I was in the middle lane of traffic doing roughly 75 mph when my passenger side front tire lost all pressure and shredded apart which nearly caused me to slam into the side of a tractor/trailer. After looking over the tire/wheel to determine what caused the failure I noticed the side of the valve stem had blown out. This is the second valve stem where the side of the stem blew out. After researching online it appears this is a recurring problem although something I have never experienced in 30+ years of driving. I have not brought the wheel/valve stem to anyone to inspect the item since the failure is obvious (see pics). There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms.

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated his son became aware that the rear passenger’s side lug nut had fractured and separated from the wheel. The contact stated while rotating the tires, he noticed that the rear and front driver’s side lug nuts were also fractured. The contact replaced all the lug nuts. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

My name is [XXX]. I have a 2020 Ram Laramie. I purchased the truck June 2nd 2022. So then, my truck did not come with a fitting spare tire. Currently I have 40/13.5r17 on the vehicle. That the manufacturer placed with this truck when I purchased it. The spare that came with the truck, is a 18 inch spare. That doesn’t fit my truck. Also it’s a major safety hazard. My left front tire split on the side so I went to use my spare and it was a wrong tire. Also, I purchase the vehicle with only 17000 miles on it, and No personal owners. Only dealerships. I paid $135,000 cash for it on the spot. Only had it 1 year. Also, now my truck won’t start. Something is wrong with my fuel pump and batteries or something. There suppose to come get it today. I live 30 miles up the mountain in WA state. So I do not do a whole turn of driving. I’m not sure what’s wrong, but I’m kinda stuck without a vehicle now, til it gets fixed I suppose. But I thought I’d let you know, so you can double check you guys products and make sure there now like expired parts or something. Thank you and have a nice day. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 2500, equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: TransForce HT, Tire Size: 245/70/R17, DOT Number: (NA). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he noticed that the front and rear passenger’s side tires were flat and had bubbles along the sidewall. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the tires needed to be replaced. The tires were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front and rear passenger’s side tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the repair. The tires were the original equipment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage for the tire and vehicle was 17,000. The VIN was not available.

ONE WEEK AFTER DRIVING OFF DEALERS LOT THE BACK WHEEL PRESSURE SENSOR WENT BAD, NOW ONE WEEK AFTER REPLACING THAT REAR PASSENGER SIDE SENSOR THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL SENSOR NOW HAS GONE BAD! I HAVE TO TEST AIR PRESSURE DAILY DUE TO NO SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION EACH TIME SENSOR WENT BAD.*DT*JB*DT *TR

AT 63 MILES MY LEFT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR STOPPED READING. IT STARTED TO WORK AFTER ABOUT 200 MILES. THEN AT ABOUT 400 MILES, THE RIGHT REAR SENSOR STOPPED WORKING AND IS STILL NOT WORKING. BRAND NEW TRUCK! I HAVE MADE 3 TRIPS TO MY SELLING DEALER AND THEY CAN NOT GET THE REPLACEMENT SENSORS. A FRIEND OF MINE HAS THE EXACT SAME TRUCK AND SIMILAR FAILURE AT TWO WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP. MY CONCERN IS THAT THERE IS A MUCH LARGER PROBLEM THAN FIAT IS ADMITTING TO. NO REPLACEMENT SENSORS AVAILABLE MEANS THAT MANY ARE NEEDING TO BE REPLACED AS THEY ARE FAILING. IN THE MEAN TIME, I AM DRIVING WITH AN INCOMPLETE TPS SYSTEM. I ASK THAT YOU LOOK INTO THIS MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN.*DT *TR

TPMS SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE. MULTIPLE SENSORS INSTALLED FROM RAM AND 3RD PARTY TIRE/WHEEL STORES. SYSTEM HAS BEEN MOSTLY UNAVAILABLE FOR 6 MONTHS. REPORTED TO VEHICLE MANUFACTURER AND THE ISSUE HAS BEEN UNRESOLVED. THE SYSTEM IS UNAVAILABLE AT VEHICLE START-UP AND WHILE IN MOTION ON ANY ROAD.