# 1998 DODGE RAM — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
> NHTSA complaint `200081` · 2000-03-02 · 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
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
THESE ARE THE LAST TWO OF THE SEVEN INCIDENTS OF TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE FOR THIS VEHICLE. ALL INCIDENTS OCCURRED AT SPEEDS OF 25 - 60 MPH. 6 OF THE 7 WERE DURING NORMAL STOPPING CONDITIONS; 1 EMERGENCY STOP. WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THERE IS NO BRAKING ACTION. THE PEDAL DOES NOT GO TO THE FLOOR. STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL 1-2 MORE TIMES AND THE BRAKES THEN GRAB. 1 INCIDENT FAILED TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN; 1 NECCESITATED VEERING OUT OF LANE.     *AK
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