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2024 RAM 3500 — SERVICE BRAKES

crash1 injured · 2148906 · 2025-11-15

Vehicle

Make
RAM
Model
3500
Year
2024
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SERVICE BRAKES
Speed
40 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

While traveling down a hill, about 40mph, applied brakes to stop at a T intersection, truck wasn’t slowing down. Engaged engine brake, truck wasn’t slowing. Slammed brake pedal to the floor, ABS did not engage, no vibrations, wheels didn’t lock up, held for 2-3 seconds then started to release and slam brake pedal repeatedly. Truck went through intersection, hit a lot of trees, dropped down a 6’ embankment, air bags did NOT deploy, trucks frame bent on both sides behind the cab.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11699549
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown