# 1996 DODGE RAM 2500 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
> NHTSA complaint `107949` · 1998-06-04 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 2500
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
- **Speed:** 10 mph
## Narrative
AFTER STOPPING ABOUT 4 OR 5 TIMES  HAD NO VACCUM ASSIST ON THE BRAKES, CAUSING DRIVER TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE AND  DAMAGING THE FRONT BUMPER. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND STATED THAT A LARGER  VACUUM TANK COULD BE INSTALLED TO CORRECT PROLBEM AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.  *AK
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