# 1998 DODGE RAM 1500 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `473372` · 2004-04-29 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 1500
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- **Speed:** 10 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING ON A HILL CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO COME TO A STOP AND BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND ONCE THE SPEED DROPPED BETWEEN 10-15 MPH. CONSUMER VEERED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD, CRASHING INTO A GUARD RAIL.  *AK
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