NHTSA Complaint #10444690 — 1998 DODGE RAM

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10444690
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	January 10, 2010
Date Filed	January 20, 2012
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM VAN WITH AFTERMARKET BENDIX BRAKES (MODEL NUMBER: 13481).THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND, CAUSING THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VEHICLE OR THE BRAKES IN REGARD TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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