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The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and country. The contact stated that the aluminum valve tire pressure sensor illuminated, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the rear passenger tire failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the aluminum stem valve needed to be replaced. In addition, the front and rear passenger side valves failed and were replaced. The failure recurred three times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and provided no solution. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and country. While driving approximately 50 to 55 mph, a warning indicator illuminated and a tire flattened. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the valve stem disintegrated and the sensor fell inside of the tire. The valve stem was replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
The valve stem broke and is an expensive fix. I have read online that this is habitual with these cheaply made stems. They should cover this under warranty.
This vehicle has 40000 miles on it. Approximately after a month of owning it, the tmps valve stem broke off the tire while refilling with air. The sensor has now broken off three separate tires. I researched whether this was an ongoing issue with these vehicles and found out that is has been. Why is nothing being done about this" what would happen if someone was driving on the road when this happened" these valve stems are aluminum, not rubber and they corrode quickly. Also, they are not cheap to replace approx. $100 ea. Something should be done about this before there are serious injuries or deaths from faulty equipment.
- Hinesburg, VT, USA
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- Waikefield, VA, USA