| Issue ID | 946405 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10480699 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 07/10/07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that when releasing the emergency brakes he noticed that the plastic cover fracture. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the plastic was very weak and the break lever release cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they repaired the vehicle under warranty the first 3 times. The failure mileage was approximately 12,186 and the current mileage was approximately 49,779. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12186 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | METFORD, OR |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18NX5JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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