NHTSA Complaint #11005478 — 2013 RAM 2500

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11005478
Vehicle 2013 RAM 2500
Component SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 51,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State AZ

Consumer Description

REAR AXLE TUBE SEALS FAIL PREMATURELY, RENDERING BRAKES ON AFFECTED SIDE(S) INEFFECTIVE DUE TO LUBRICATION SATURATION OF BRAKE DISC AND PADS. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE (PREMATURE) FAILURES OF THESE SEALS ON LATE MODEL RAM TRUCKS, SOME AS EARLY AS 12000 MILES.

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