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2009 DODGE RAM 1500 — SERVICE BRAKES

crash1 injured · 1088003 · 2014-07-18

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 1500
Year
2009
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SERVICE BRAKES
Miles at failure
11,506
Speed
45 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE FRONT PASSENGER NEEDED STITCHES TO THE FOREHEAD WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,506. UPDATED 9/18/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HIT HER HEAD ON THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING IT TO CRACK. THE FAILURE CAUSED A FOUR CAR PILE UP. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CONCUSSION AND SPLEEN DAMAGE. THE CONSUMER HAD HOME PHYSICAL THERAPY. UPDATED 2/11/2015 *JS

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10614617
Machine
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