| Issue ID | 1205102 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10745041 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 14/04/15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 (na) dodge ram 3500. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle had a trailer connected to the latching system. The vehicle had four different trailer options, of which the heavy electrical overhydraulics option failed. The contacted stated that the computer software did not recognize the vehicle was connected to the trailer. The brakes were applied, but were inoperable to the trailer. The braking system did not register to the trailer. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000. The vin was not provided. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COOLVILLE, OH |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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