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2021 RAM 2500 — SERVICE BRAKES

crash · 1990987 · 2024-05-12

Vehicle

Make
RAM
Model
2500
Year
2021
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SERVICE BRAKES
Speed
10 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

While driving in stop & go traffic traveling at speeds less than 15mph, when I stepped on the brake pedal to slow / stop my RAM, the brake pedal failed to activate the brakes and the vehicle continue in a forward motion causing my RAM to collide with the vehicle traveling in front of me. After the collision, my RAM pushed the vehicle I hit into the center shoulder of the freeway. My RAM continued its forward motion (up an shallow grade) for another 1/4 mi. My constant stabbing and continual pressure failed to stop or slow my RAM. I eventually I brought my vehicle to a stop by depressing the "emergency brake pedal". While I was attempting to stop my RAM in appeared the throttle continued to deliver the engine power even though my right foot was on the brake pedal.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11588347
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown