| Issue ID | 435483 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10036887 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM QUAD CAB |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 11/08/03 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We have a 2002 dodge ram quad cab that we feel is unsafe. We had to have the front rotors refaced at 18,000 miles and again at 30,000 miles after taking a 2100 mile trip. At that time, we also had to have the back rotors replaced. A 1/2 ton pickup truck should have a better brake system than that. Neither time were the brake pads replaced. We have contacted chrysler and they told us it was due to either road conditions, driving habits or weather. We feel this is a safety issue because they go bad so quickly with no warning and chrysler will not acknowledge this. There is definitely a defect in the brake/rotor system and it should be corrected before someone is injured or killed. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AMARILLO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA16K22JXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 10/02/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | TEXAS DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 806 35 36343 |
| Dealer's city | AMARILLO |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 79107 |