Issue ID | 1561907 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11205781 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 21/04/19 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE C |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ram 3500. While driving approximately 35 mph and towing a fifth wheel trailer, the brake pedal was depressed; however, it was difficult to slow down the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to shively motors dodge chrysler jeep ram of shippensburg (located at 608 w king st, shippensburg, pa 17257, (717) 532-4136) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle operated as intended. The contact requested that the mechanic perform a voltage test on the integrated trailer brake controller. The voltage read 8. 3 volts instead of 12. 6 volts, which was needed to activate the integrated trailer brake controller. The contact stated that an aftermarket integrated trailer brake control was installed and the braking system performed as intended. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 5,500. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5500 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CARLISLE, PA |
VIN pattern | 3C63RRGJ7JGXXXXXX |
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 | 16/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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