Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / RAM 2500 / 2002

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 007116318 Incident Date: Aug, 15 2007
Consumer's City: ORMA Consumer's State: WV
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: RAM 2500 Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 3B7KF23672M Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 20 2007 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Dec, 09 2002
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: During a routine stop at red light on 55 mph road the metal brake line ruptured where it is routed along the frame between the gas tank and frame. rusted through, no way to inspect. dealer reported this was a common failure on dodge pick-ups. during this stop the pedal went to the floor, able to pump and get a little front brake, and the abs and brake lights came on in the dash assembly. i crimped the line added brake fluid and limped to local dealer for replacement. dealer knows about problem so dodge has to know and should change material or routing of brake line. george *tr the consumer provided a repair invoice. updated 09/05/07 *tr