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2005 DODGE RAM 1500 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

crash · 568170 · 2006-01-04

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 1500
Year
2005
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Miles at failure
5,000
Speed
30 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

OFFSET ACCIDENT AT APPROX 30 MPH. HIT PARKED CAR. DAMAGE TO FENDER. PASSENGER WHEEL BROKE OFF. ALSO BRAKE LINES SEVERED. RESULT IS LOSS OF CONTROL AND ABILITY TO STOP. TRUCK IS AT DEALER FOR REPAIRS. SHOULD A WHEEL BREAK OFF SO EASILY. WHAT ARE THE STANDARDS. I HAVE SEEN AT LEAST ONE OTHER TRUCK WITH THE SAME DAMAGE. *JB

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10146926
Machine
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