| Issue ID | 1608933 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11267643 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 07/10/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving 55 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed. The contact continued to pump the brake pedal until the vehicle slowed down. As a result of the failure, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. There were no injuries and police report number: sp19360029 was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent body shop and declared totaled. The contact was unaware if the manufacturer was notified of the failures. There were no recalls associated with the failures. The dealer was not contacted. The cause of the failures was not determined. The failure mileage was 108,573.*dt*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 108573 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DRAIN, OR |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18N18SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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