| Issue ID | 627302 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10188580 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 17/02/07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. Three days after purchasing the vehicle, the contact attempted to decelerate and the brake pedal went down to the floor. The failure occurred while driving 45 mph on a clear day. The vehicle continued to roll before coming to a complete stop. The dealer stated that the brake line had punctured. The brake line was replaced that day. However, the brakes continued to fail. On the second visit to the dealer the brake booster was replaced. The brakes continued to fail once again after the repair. The contact took the vehicle to a different dodge dealer, but no failures were found. While driving at 55 mph and attempting to stop the brakes failed. The contact stated that the brakes felt as if they were sucking in air when they were depressed. The current mileage is 3,754, and failure mileage was 200.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LEAWOOD, KS |
| VIN pattern | 1D7KS28C67JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 14/02/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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| Dealer's name | OLATHE DODGE |
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