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2011 Ram 3500 Service Brakes, Electric Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	877311
Internal NHTSA #	10421088
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	RAM
Model	3500
Model Year	2011
File date	20/08/11
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The factory installed trailer brake controller does not work correctly. No matter how the gain is adjusted the brake controller either engages the trailer brakes to the point of lock up or the trailer brakes don't engage at all. This is very unsafe, in an emergency stop this could cause the trailer to jack knife or loss of control of the tow vehicle. I have read on many forums that this is a common issue with the factory installed brake controller. Many people report that the controller works sporadically, either the trailer brakes lock up or they don't actuate at all. The factory installed trailer brake controller needs to be investigated. This is a faulty product and is very unsafe for towing. Having your trailer brakes lock up or not come on at all is a life or death matter. I have read the owners manual and have adjusted the gain many times and it still does not work correctly. The factory installed trailer brake controller fails every time it is used.
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Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	VALLEY, WA
VIN pattern	3D73Y3HL6BGXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	23/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 Ram 3500 Service Brakes, Electric Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Ram 3500 Service Brakes, Electric Problems, Complaints and Defects

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