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2011 DODGE RAM 3500 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 injured · 912291 · 2012-03-30

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 3500
Year
2011
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Miles at failure
5

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEVER FOR THE INTEGRATED BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WAS POSITIONED DIRECTLY ABOVE HIS LEFT KNEE AREA ON THE DASHBOARD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WOULD REPEATEDLY STRIKE HIS KNEE ON THE LEVER. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERNS OVER POSSIBLE FUTURE INJURIES AND STATED THAT THE LEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN POSITIONED ELSEWHERE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10453546
Machine
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