| Issue ID | 985506 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10515328 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 22/05/13 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that he found brake fluid on his shoe while in the cabin. The contact also stated that there was an apparent brake fluid leak outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The failure was located at the brake master cylinder and the hydro assist systems, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 96,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BELFORD , NJ |
| VIN pattern | 3D7LU38CX4GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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