Issue ID | 1329597 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10919108 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 21/03/16 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | This is a diesel powered truck. Twice the hydraulic pressure created by the hydroboost unit has blown metal hoses apart resulting in complete and sudden loss of steering and brakes. Fortunately the truck was operating at very low speed. If this had occurred at highway speed, it would have resulted in a crash and likely death. In both cases, ram replaced the hose and fluid under warraanty, but has not addressed the root cause, which is that the hydroboost unit is defective. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17283 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MADISON, SD |
VIN pattern | 3C63RRKL2FGXXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 22/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 1 |
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