# 1995 DODGE RAM 2500 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
> NHTSA complaint `83757` · 1997-08-13 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM 2500
- **Year:** 1995
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- **Speed:** 50 mph
## 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.
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