| Issue ID | 1223510 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10777742 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 09/01/15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Purchased van from dealer. While driving the next day, front brakes started to squeal rather loudly. This continued and got louder.... The van sounded like a school bus. I took the van over to the dealer because now there was a lot of brake dust on the front tire rims. I was informed that this was a problem and i couldn't be helped with the issue. My brakes are wearing down quickly and squeal loudly. There is so much brake dust that my rims look black if not washed. I feel that dodge/crysler should replace my brake pads free of charge and check my rotors for wear and replace if necessary also free of charge since this is a standing issue. If my brakes fail, this may cause a serious accident. Also, it is rather embarrassing to drive a new van that dodge is trying to promote and it sounds like this. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 240 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WINCHESTER, VA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7MX48AX7GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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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