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1995 DODGE RAM 2500 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

fire · 83757 · 1997-08-13

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 2500
Year
1995
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Speed
50 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

DRIVER NOTICED BRAKES WERE SMOULDERING. WAS INFORMED THAT CAUSES WAS DUE TO FACTORY INSTALLED REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS BEING TOO SMALL TO EFFECTIVELY STOP VEHICLE.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
522613
Machine
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