| Issue ID | 754997 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10298713 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 12/11/09 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact was driving approximately between 45 -50 mph on normal road conditions and unexpectedly, an opposing vehicle pulled in front of the vehicle. The contact applied pressure to the brake pedal. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into three large trees and a utility pole. The air bag system failed to deploy with the massive level of impact. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The police and ambulance were called to the scene. The driver sustained minor injuries to the back. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The cause of the failure has not been determined. The failure mileage was 104,000. Updated 02/02/10. *lj updated 02/05/10.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 104000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GLENDALE , AZ |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28C86GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 09/01/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
| 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 | ED MOSES DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | SOUTH DALE |
| Dealer's state code | AZ |
| Dealer's ZIP code |