NHTSA Complaint #860824 — 1998 DODGE RAM

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	860824
Vehicle	1998 DODGE RAM
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Date Filed	April 24, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

WHEN APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL FRONT BRAKES TEND TO GRAB. ALSO, WEAR EXCESSIVELY. DEALER SAYS IT'S DUE TO OVERLOADING. *AK

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