Issue ID | 1351674 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10947625 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 22/12/16 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 3500. While driving 35 mph, the brake boosters failed without warning and caused the brakes to seize. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers, but they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the hydraulic brake booster unit failed and need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PHOENIX, AZ |
VIN pattern | 3C63RRNL5FGXXXXXX |
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 | 14/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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