NHTSA Complaint #10779149 — 2013 RAM 3500

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10779149
Vehicle	2013 RAM 3500
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	September 19, 2015
Date Filed	October 1, 2015
Mileage	37,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

SERPENTINE BELT BROKE FROM SUPPOSED "WEAR" AT 37K MILES WITH SUCH FORCE THAT IT BROKE THE FAN AND RADIATOR ON A 2013 3500 RAM HD TRUCK, RENDERING THE TRUCK'S STEERING, BRAKES, ETC., USELESS, IF ON MOUNTAIN/CURVY ROAD EXTREMELY DANGEROUS; THIS VEHICLE WAS ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND DIFFICULT TO GET FROM LEFT LANE TO RIGHT MEDIAN. WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPOSSIBLE TO CORRECT IF IN CURVE. TRUCK IS STILL IN FOR REPAIRS AT DEALERSHIP 12 DAYS LATER. NO INVOICE RECEIVED; AMOUNT DUE $1500+

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