# 1997 DODGE RAM — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
> NHTSA complaint `354053` · 2002-05-23 · 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:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
## Narrative
APPLIED THE BRAKES AND FELT NO RESPONSE NOR ANY DECREASE IN SPEED OTHER THAN RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR, RESULTING IN HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT.  AFTER APPLYNING THE PARKING BRAKE ONLY THE LEFT FRONT LOCKED AS I SWERVED TO THE LEFT, REPLACE PADS AND CHANGED THE BRAKE FLUID.
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