NHTSA Complaint #11512020 — 2016 RAM 3500

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11512020
Vehicle	2016 RAM 3500
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	March 14, 2023
Date Filed	March 15, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

A yellow traffic light was lit and I started braking, then I heard a loud bang/snap and the trucks brake pedal went to the floor and would not stop. I then had to use the parking brake to stop the truck.

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