Issue ID | 975599 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10508442 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 23/03/11 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact attempted to decelerate but the vehicle continued to accelerate until after repeatedly engaging the brakes with force. The failure occurred whenever a hitched trailer was being towed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer ten times for the same failure. The technician informed the contact that the incorrect brake system was installed in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 600. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 600 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CROCKETT, TX |
VIN pattern | 4YDF29R215JXXXXXX |
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 | 15/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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