NHTSA Complaint #823747 — 1997 DODGE RAM SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	823747
Vehicle	1997 DODGE RAM
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Date of Incident	May 28, 1998
Date Filed	May 28, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 5 MPH AND STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE METAL TO METAL AND LOCK UP THE FRONT TIRES. WHEN THIS HAPPENS COULD LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK

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