| Issue ID | 549292 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10127531 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 15/02/01 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: the front disc brakes have a five inch u shape metal clip on caliper. The clip backed out and cuts the wheel. Consumer has to take a screwdriver and push it back in when he hears it clicking. Consumer previously owned a 2000 dodge ram and it had the same problem. Consumer has not taken this vehicle to the dealership. But on the previous vehicle they replaced the clip and wheel.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FARMINGTON, MO |
| VIN pattern | 1B7HF16VX1SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 15/02/01 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | CROWN MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | FARMINGTON |
| Dealer's state code | MO |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 63640 |