Issue ID | 835829 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10373457 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 09/11/09 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE C |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to stop when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times to have the brake control module replaced; however, it did not correct the failure. The dealer stated that they do not know how to permanently fix the problem. The failure mileage was 400 and the current mileage was 11000. The consumer stated as of 05/12/11 the brakes still do not work properly. The problem is due to the trailer brakes. The consumer stated it takes a long time to stop when connected to the 5th wheel. Updated 08/04/11 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 400 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HARLINGEN, TX |
VIN pattern | 3D73M3CL5AGXXXXXX |
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 | 01/10/09 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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 | LANDERS MCLARTY DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | BENTONVILLE |
Dealer's state code | AR |
Dealer's ZIP code | 72712 |