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)

- Shelby, OH, USA

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.

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

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.

- Youngsville, NC, USA

On 14jun02 I replaced the original equipment tires with new ones. At that time I was informed that there was something wrong with my van. I was shown where the original equipment rotor, on the left front tire, was too large a diameter for the wheels. The tire had to be forced off and on. Since I had the tires rotated both wheels were now warped. In forcing the T he wheels onto the rotor, the lugs appeared to be damaged. They also told me that an inordinate amount of weights had to be used to try to balance the wheels. I believe that this can be a problem and since this is all original equipment, I believe Dodge should take responsibility. I contacted Dodge and was told that this was my problem. I don't know what other defects may be associated with this defect. Thanks for all the help you can provide.

- Spring, TX, USA

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.

- Lindenhurst, IL, USA