Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / RAM 1500 / 1996

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005019912 Incident Date: May, 06 2005
Consumer's City: CHAMPION Consumer's State: MI
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: RAM 1500 Model Year: 1996
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#: 3B7HF13Z2TG Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jun, 06 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Aug, 14 1996
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt: when the brakes were applied, the brake line failed and the consumer had no brakes. the consumer was able to stop when he attempted to start the vehicle again. the brake line was repaired, and the consumer was advised to have all of the other lines inspected and replaced. when this happened, brake fluid leaked onto the muffler and produced a cloud of smoke. *jb the brake lines, rear brake on the axle and the brake line from the bottom were replaced. *sc *jb