Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / RAM / 2001

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 000044691 Incident Date: Nov, 19 2000
Consumer's City: SALINAS Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: RAM Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 3B7KF23651G Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 30 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jul, 15 2000
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: dt: the contact complained about brake failure on four different occasions. there were no warning signs, indicating a problem with the brake system. when brakes fail there is also loss of steering control. when the brakes are applied the pedal will go all the way to the floor. the only way to stop the vehicle is to apply the hand brake. the dealer tried to repair the vehicle on three different occasions. after a period of time the brakes will fail again. the dealer suggested the problem could be within the power booster pump and the master cylinder. *ak updated 11/19/05. *jb