Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / RAM 2500 / 1997

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004002569 Incident Date: Dec, 30 2004
Consumer's City: WALKERSVILLE Consumer's State: MD
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: RAM 2500 Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1B7KF26D8VJ Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Mar, 29 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jul, 04 2000
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Vehicle lost braking while applying the brakes at 25 mph. consumer was able to stop the vehicle without any incidents. vehicle was towed to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the problem was an erupted metal brake line due to corrosion. dealer and the manufacturer were not notified.*ak broken brake line was replaced. the rest of brake lines had to be replaced because of severe corrosion and danger of bursting. *bf *nm