# 2021 RAM 2500 — SERVICE BRAKES
> NHTSA complaint `1990987` · 2024-05-12 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** RAM
- **Model:** 2500
- **Year:** 2021
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES
- **Speed:** 10 mph
## 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.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*