| Issue ID | 574028 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10146516 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 16/07/04 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: the contact stated there was major vibration in the front end of the vehicle due to rotor warpage. When depressing the brake pedal from any speed over 20 mph the front end of the vehicle shimmied,and it was very difficult to hold the vehicle on the road. The vehicle has been to the dealership on four occasions. The brake rotors, calipers, and pads were repaired every four to five months. The manufacturer was contacted. There were no recalls. *ak updatd 01/25/06. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10102 |
| Number of Occurences | 5 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHAGRIN FALLS, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18DX3SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 04/04/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 20 |
| 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 | JUNCTION AUTO |
| Dealer's telephone number | 440-206-6161 |
| Dealer's city | CHARDON |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code |