Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V075000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 10/15/1997 to 10/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 1550 | 05/25/1998 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/08/1998 | 04/09/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. the brake rotor material strength is not sufficient causing a hub fatigue fracture. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This fracture can result in crack propagation around the wheel mounting bolt circule ultimately resulting in a wheel separation. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the brake rotors and if necessary, replace these rotors. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V185000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1997 to 06/30/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 44588 | 09/27/2004 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/12/2004 | 04/20/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain van and wagon vehicles equipped with 4-wheel antilock brake systems (abs), aftermarket batteries may leak electrolyte onto the abs control module connector, which can compromise sealing integrity of the connector. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This may allow development of a short circuit in the connector, which could eventually lead to a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the abs control module connector for electrolyte damage and replace the connector as necessary. the recall will begin on september 27, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. d20.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 050799 | 06/25/1999 | 606160 | Brief information on the use of asbestos fiber brake linings. *tt | 08/11/1999 | |
| 050699 | 06/25/1999 | 606161 | Information regarding accelerated brake lining wear, front versus rear. *tt | 08/11/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||||
| 050498 | 06/12/1998 | 601570 | Vehicles listed on this bulletin are eqipped with rear height sensing proportioning valve that adjust brake pressure to the rear brakes based upon distance between frame and rear axle. *ak | 08/10/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 08/23/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2098 | |
| Having total brake failure. brakes worked one minute and the next time total failure. in 2001 power steering pump and gear box were replaced due to total failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| My 1998 dodge ram equipped with an automatic transmission shifts into neutral when hitting hard bumps in the road. chrysler district manager says all dodge rams do this and i ought to drive a little slower. the abs brakes have also fairled on a steep decline. the noise from the front end was horrendous and the wheels continued to roll with no effort to stop. also the front end of this truck cannot be aligned. dodge has attempted to correct the problem by installing aftermarket ball joints, however problem still exists and i have gone thru 3 sets of tires. if all ram trucks shift into neutral then all should be off the road as mine is. i have received several calls from other owners having the same problem. | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| No summary | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Axle brake system failed. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 03/04/1999 | 2 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Replacement of both driver and passenger side front disc rotors required due to cracking of the actual rotors. after only 23000 miles this is not expected wear. no excessive use of brakes during this time. due to safety reasons, rotors were replaced. local dodge dealer was informed (marin dodge, san rafael, ca). i am awaiting a response from dodge/dealer as to wether i shall be recompensed some/all of the cost of replacing this failed component. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/09/2010 | 115000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal went to the floorboard when depressed. the brake indicator light also illuminated. the brakes also failed intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for a diagnostic test and the contact was informed that the braking system was functioning properly but the failures were causing by an electric component. the vehicle was at the dealership for repair at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 115,000. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer depressed the brakes to come to a stop. in the process, the vehicle hopped up and down. vehicle was serviced, and the problem was due to the rear brake adjuster malfunctioning. *ak | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 50100 | ||
| My husband ordered this truck in late 1997. we purchased it new and have had numerous problems with the vehicle. the biggest problem we have faced is the transmission. mid-april 1998 the first problems occured with slippage, the transmission cooling lines were replaced, one month later the torque converter went and repairs were made. now at 51,000 miles and very little driving for the last 2 yrs (since my husband has been sick with cancer) it has blown again. the front seals are leaking profusely. the rear window was leaking so badly at one point the entire ceiling inside was soaded. the abs computer went wacky on us early on also. the seatbelt has been twisted since we purchased the vehicle and we have not successfully fixed it. the extended warranty we purchased has gone out of business. i will not likely buy another dodge ever again. mercedes takes the cake. | |||
| 10/25/2001 | 97000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle brakes failed. scc ph | |||
| 09/30/1997 | |||
| Problematic steering and braking systems. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/24/2005 | 1 | ||
| While driving,the consumer tried to avoid another vehicle that was coming inside of the lane. when the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. the consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and hit a guard rail and flipped into a ditch. both air bags did not deploy. the driver sustained head injuries. the driver went to the hospital on his own. the vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. please provide additional information. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2001 | |||
| Abs light stays illuminated when driving. dealer has replaced clockspring. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
| While driving and then stopping front brakes make a grinding noise, and vehicle pulls to the left. please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.*ak | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 1200 | 11/04/1998 | |
| Consumers vehicle ran into a trailer on his property and abs was defective, also brake drums were rusted, dealership was aware of problem. *ak consumer stated that headache bar and fuel tank, tires, fuel filter, steering stabilizer, front shocks, rear shocks, air filter, rear axle seal and fluid, rear transfer case seal and u-joints in rear drive shaft failed and replaced.*yd | |||
| 11/27/2001 | 1 | ||
| The brakes didn't work and my wife crashed and the air bags didn't deploy. *ak | |||
| While driving accelerator pedal stuck when brakes were applied. pedal went to the floor and failed to stop vehicle, causing loss of control. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 3 | 02/01/1998 | |
| When applying brakes downhill and going over a bump on pavement abs system releases. will not grab again until vehicle is on level ground. taken to dealer 3 times, said vehicle operated as it should, and abs system was fine.*ak disconnecting speed sensor, eliminates the problem, but it is potentially dangerous. *et | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| Brakes were failing to properly hold vehicle or slow vehicle down while attempting to stop at any speed. dealership has examined vehicle, and could not determine cause. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak | |||
| 07/09/2001 | 5 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Severe brake pull to the right. worse when uneven or rutted road. have taken the truck in 5 times and have been told that they can recreate the problem. dodge needs to fix this safty hazard before it cause someone to be killed.*ak | |||
| 07/11/2001 | |||
| Vehicle was set on cruise control going 70 mph. vehicle slowed down, and abs lights/ air bag light/ speedometer went to zero/ gas gauge went to empty, and tank was full. consumer took it into dealer,and clockspring needed to be replaced. dealer has not stated if it will be covered.*ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| When driving at any speed and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop, pedal traveled to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. also, vehicle has been in and out of dealer for repairs. dealer was unable to determine cause of problem. *ak *slc | |||
| 03/30/2001 | 1 | ||
| When applying brakes they locked up, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing a collision. minor injuries sustained.*ak *slc | |||
| 12/01/2000 | |||
| Brakes lock up while driving, pedal feels hard when pushing down. has not contacted dealer ship yet. *ak | |||
| Intermittently when brakes are applied on wet pavements they lock up, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has replaced front brake pads three times, and brake calipers once. manfacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 07/20/1999 | 6 | 05/01/1999 | |
| I returned several times to have my truck repaired yet they failed to repair the brakes to date. i had to replace the tires due to the several panic stops they made while servicing my truck. they kept guessing what could be wrong and they never corrected the problem. the truck still pulls to the right and they clame they don't have a fix for the problem. i have had several near miss situations where there could be an accident. i live in the mountains where the roads are covered with black ice in the winter and i have no doubt that sometime this winter i will hit the gard rail while applying my brakes. ive also had other panic stops where the truck has ended up in the right lane out of control and ive ended up on the shoulder of the highway under a hard brake. i was in the truck while the dealer service personel test drove the truck and we ended up off the road on the shoulder. i was told that my truck had a dangerous problem and they can't fix it. that same trip to the dealer, the service manager told me to just park it and get a lawyer, we can't fix your truck. ive also been told to park it in a bad part of town with the keys in it and hope that it will be gone in the morning. it still pulls. as for the fuel sender, ive had them replaced so many times its hard to say how many. they have lasted as little as 1 week and as long as 4 months. one went out the morning we were headed to l. a. on vacation, 4 days after they had just replaced it, and the service personel told me it would be 10 days before they could look into the problem, so i should just turn up the stereo so i don't hear the warning ding, ding. it was hell driving the 1500 miles with the noise of the low fuel ding and my kids in the back seat. i have tried the customer arbitration board, yet they don't seem to think i have a bad enough problem. i was rejected. i now own a truck which i have over $38,000 invested and am afraid to drive for fear of an accident.*ak | |||
| 09/19/2000 | |||
| While driving 45mph, hit another vehicle unexpectedly at a frontal impact which caused steering to lock up, and brakes to fail. upon impact, driver and passenger airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupants. no prior problems with the airbag system. *ak | |||
| Consumer was on the on ramp ,and went to yield for oncoming traffic, touched brakes and it went to the floor. consumer had to coast to the side and get vehicle towed. dealer inspected vehicle and determined defect was due to contamination in the brake fluid, but vehicle has only been serviced at same dealer. *ak | |||
| 5 | |||
| When driving at approximately 35-40mp and applying brakes, vehicle lost control, and continued to sway from side to side. has not taken vehicle to dealership.*ak | |||
| 03/16/1998 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle has antil-lock brakes. when consumer applies brakes brake pedal goes to the floor, and there is pulsation within the brakes. also, transmission doesn't have speed/gears slip, and there is a leak underneath the hood. *ak | |||
| When applying brakes on wet pavement front left brake locks up, cause unknown. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 3 | ||
| When brakes are pressed hard and sudden car will automatically steer to the left. dealership has fixed the problem temporarily on 3 different occasions. this could cause consumer to have an automobile accident. *ak | |||
| When applying the brakes vehicle goes to the right or left. dealer has seen vehicle and cant find the cause. *ak | |||
| While traveling and when depressing the brakes they, would make noise. also, vehicle pulled to the right. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| While traveling on wet roads and when depressing the brakes wheels would lock up. dealerlr has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. dealer could not determine the problem. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 04/11/2000 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| Vehicle pulls to the right when applying brakes. also, defective brake calipers. brakes have already been replaced twice, and need to be replaced again. factory reps are supposed to be there while vehicle is being repaired. *ak | |||
| 07/04/1999 | 10 | 08/01/1998 | |
| The front brakes on this truck failed to work evenly. a sever pull to the left, resulting in a near jack knife situation and collision with on coming traffic. i immediately took the truck into the dealer. they have been unsuccessful in repairing it and state that only 5% of the trucks in this model do that, therefore dodge will not recall and the warranty will not cover the repairs. dodges answer is to live with it. this problem is significant and a definite safety hazard. i request a representative contact me immediately about this situation. *ak | |||
| 12/16/1998 | 7 | 05/01/1998 | |
| At approx. 7500mi. problems began with brakes and vibrations. these problems still occur along with severe and dangerous engine stalls at any speed. after contacting diamler chrysler i am shocked to find that hazard for my family and any innocent bystanders. it would just be nice if $42,000 could buy something that runs and stops with out risk of major injury or possible death.. *ak | |||
| 12/07/1998 | 3 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Excessive wear of rotors/pads, and calipers. problem commenced at 6,270 miles, again at 21,000 miles, and reoccurred at 33,000 miles. dealer informed consumer that they were done with repaires. *ak *ml | |||
| 03/17/2000 | 5 | 11/01/1998 | |
| When brakes are applied vehicle pulls to the right. dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle several times, and the problem still exists. *ak *ml | |||
| 10/10/1999 | 04/10/1998 | ||
| When applying the brakes on wet pavement/gravel/snow or ice, anti-lock brakes locked up and vehicle kept moving without stopping. driver was involved in a rear end crash because of the brakes. the problem was reported to the dealership. dealer tried to correct the problem numerous times. however, problem continues to exist. *ak.et. | |||
| 02/09/2000 | 7 | 05/01/1998 | |
| These are the last two of the seven incidents of total brake failure for this vehicle. all incidents occurred at speeds of 25 - 60 mph. 6 of the 7 were during normal stopping conditions; 1 emergency stop. when stepping on the brake pedal there is no braking action. the pedal does not go to the floor. stepping on the brake pedal 1-2 more times and the brakes then grab. 1 incident failed to stop at a stop sign; 1 neccesitated veering out of lane. *ak | |||
| 10/05/1999 | 09/01/1999 | ||
| The vehicle makes right turns upon braking, at any speed. of course the faster the speed the more dangerous the problem, esp. if you are also making a right turn or there are any imperfections in the road such as dirt, gravel, bumps, or holes, at which this point the steering wheel jerks, sometimes completly from your hand, whih was experienced buy the tech. dodge asked to test drive w/ me. i was told chrysler is aware of the problem but is unable , ( does not know how ) to fix the problem, they will put my name on a list and when they figure out how to fix it and to engine noise they will call me. i asked them to put in writing my truck was safe to drive ( knowing it isn't) they refused but again said chrysler is aware. when i bought the truck we were aware of this problem, but they assured me they would fix it 5 times in the shop now they tell me they can't, and will not talk the truck back, i'm out 26,000.00$ and i need a truck for my business. i just want my truck fixed or replaced, or them to purchase it back so that i may purchase yet another truck. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 7 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Severe brake pull, nearly uncontrollable when braking from highway speeds. *ak | |||
| 03/20/1998 | 7 | 02/01/1998 | |
| The brakes pull to the right when applied creating a very dangerous driving hazzard. the truck has been to three different dodge dealers in a total of seven (7) times in an attempt to obtain a satisfactory repair. the dealers have done steering alignment and replace brake parts on many occausions. however, the problem is a factory design deficiency which is not repairable at the dealer level. dodge should be forced to redesign the front brake - steering system to correct this problem in a nationwide recall. this problem has become a joke in the automotive industry. the dot should proceed to force dodge to redesign the brake system and correct the problem. this brake pull problem is a serious driving hazzard which causes the vehicle to steer unexpectantly into other traffic lanes when the brakes are applied. the dealers admit that they cannot make a satisfactory repair given the existing parts available from the factory. the other dealers have been: valley boulder dodge, 2100 30th street boulder, co 80301, tel: 303-381-1184 and prestige dodge, 200 alpine street, longmont, co 80501, tel: 303-651-3000. the colorado lemon law is not effective since the amount given is trade is less that normal trade-in negotiationed amounts. the dot should proceed to recall all dodge 1998 ram pickups. sincerely, kent r. rieske, 5086 cottonwood drive, boulder, co 80301. tel: 303-530-1551. *ak | |||
| 11/26/1999 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has duplicated problem, but doesn't have a clue what is causing it. | |||
| 11/23/1998 | 1 | 04/02/1998 | |
| Anti-lock brake malfunctioned. yh | |||
| 10/25/1999 | 1 | 05/09/1998 | |
| The anti-lock brake system is not working properly. front brakes have pads, and the back brakes have abs brakes. when consumer applies brakes the front of the car will skid, and vehicle wiil not stop. he has taken vehicle back to the dealer .they told him brakes were working just fine. *ak the vehicle can not make a quick stop, even on loose gravel. the consumer had an accident as the result of brake failure. *yh | |||
| When applying brakes ,vehicle will pull hard to right. or if vehicle has been serviced it willthen pull to left. rotors are being replaced within 6-9 months. *ak | |||
| When applying brakes vehicle severely pulls to the right or the left. also, the front brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing out, cause unknown. vehicle checked for alignment and problem still exist. *ak | |||
| 11/11/1997 | 5 | 02/01/1998 | |
| When applying the brakes the truck pulled/skidded, and made a loud sound. this happened when applying the brakes under a panic stop. the truck would not stop in the amount of time that it should stop. truck has been serviced 5 times for brake problems. on aug 20, 1999, had a rear end crash. dealer was not able to duplicate the problem with the abs. *ak | |||
| 08/29/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was in the shop being repaired for brakes when the entire brake system, including rotors went out, and truck was pulling to one side. *ak | |||
| 3 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| No summary | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 6 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Pulls serverely to left & right. rotors/calipers/pads all replaced # of times, still pulls. *ak | |||
| 10/28/1998 | 9 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Brake pulling problem, however there is no consistancy as to when, starting at about 20000 miles 10/28/98, i have had it back at least 10 times, dealer has replaced calipers/ pads/steering box, and shims between right front rotor and rim. they now have a 5mm shim and say the next step is a 7.5 per their tsb. i don't like this shim business and the inconsistent braking pattern. *ak | |||
| 08/27/1998 | 3 | ||
| While driving about 5 to 10 mph and coming to a stop the brake pedal went down to the floor, vehicle did not stop. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak *ml | |||
| 06/16/1998 | 2 | ||
| Consumer complaining of driving vehicle on the street at 40 mph, on normal road conditions, when consumer went to apply the brakes, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. dealer notified, but still wants consumer to pay even with warranty. *ak proportioning valve was replaced. consumer states there is a snapping noise in the steering column, dealer replaced front axle track. steering wheel was off center. lower radiator hose was rubbing the frame and was worn, dealer replaced. *slc | |||
| 04/22/1998 | |||
| Anti-lock brakes front discs started smoking, caught on fire and burned, repair work was done to replace the calipers. the vehicle started leaking brake fluid. the dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 01/31/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Brakes locked up two times; second time caused an accident. *ak | |||
| 12/22/1997 | |||
| Experiencing ongoing problem with front brake pads wearing out prematurely. vehicle had four sets of brake pads within 30,000 mile of wear. dealer notified . *ak | |||
| 07/10/1998 | 9999 | 07/01/1998 | |
| The truck pulls to the right all the time, but very severe when braking. | |||
| 08/18/1998 | |||
| While driving at normal highway speeds and the brakes are applied the vehicle pulls very hard to either the left or the right, causing the vehicle to go into other lanes. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Vehicle does not stop in a panic situation when brakes are applied, extended stopping distance occurs. dealer contacted, and states brakes meet manufacturer's specifications and cannot remedy the problem. *ak.et. | |||
| Abnormality/defect within abs is causing a longer stopping distance ,takes about 20-30 feet before vehicle will stop, which could result in an accident. *ak | |||
| 09/17/1998 | |||
| The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. when consumer applies the brakes hears a screeching sound. the manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak | |||
| 11/07/1998 | |||
| Consumer was driving on street at approx. 35-40 mph, normal road condition. consumer applied brakes in an emergency situation, vehicle was delayed in stopping, causing consumer to hit the rear end of another vehicle. dealer/mfr. notified. *ak | |||
| 5 | |||
| Anti lock brakes experience intermittent failure on several occasions. | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| Brakes were grinding, a lining was replaced, and since then four sets of linings have been applied. dealer contacted, and are aware of the problem, vehicle was not under warranty, dealer did not repair. another dealer contacted and replaced the rotors at owners expense. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 5 | 05/06/1998 | |
| When brakes are applied vehicle pulls to the left or right. one of the front brakes locks up and skids, anti-lock brakes then does not work. this vehicle is dangerous to myself, my family and to the public. seeking arbitration under minnesota lemon. | |||
| 03/30/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| When hitting a bump, a pulsation in the brakes occurs, when putting foot on the brakes, and hitting a bump the brakes do not seem to work. dealer contacted three times, and will not respond. *ak consumer states when right front tire hits a bump, with slight foot (brake) pressure, the truck feels like it is free wheeling, dealer informed consumer that is the way the brakes engage.*jb | |||
| Rear abs lock up. | |||
| 12/17/1997 | |||
| Intermittently when brakes are applied the vehicle will pull to the left and right. the dealer and manufacturer have been notified. owner has filed under the lemon law. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 2 | 12/11/1997 | |
| The vehicle has only abs on the rear brakes,when the brakes are applied the vehicle skids. as a result, 2 collisions have occurred. dealer says there is no problem. *ak | |||
| 05/21/1998 | 5 | 09/30/1997 | |
| While driving vehicle about 35 mph consumer tried to step on the brake pedal and stop vehicle. vehicle did not stop, and kept rolling a few feet away/also lost control of vehicle. dealer and manufacturer had been contacted. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||
| Consumer was on the on ramp ,and went to yield for oncoming traffic, touched brakes and it went to the floor. consumer had to coast to the side and get vehicle towed. dealer inspected vehicle and determined defect was due to contamination in the brake fluid, but vehicle has only been serviced at same dealer. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| The brake system design of the vehicle consists of plastic made caliper pistons, which overheat and wear excessively. *mjs | |||
| 4 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Defective brake design resulting in excessive wear to the front and neccessary continued adjustments to the rear brakes, unable to be fixed. mjs | |||
| 11/19/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Vehicle vibrates when consumer applies the brake, consumer expecting a buy back from the manufacturer. nlm | |||
| 1 | 01/03/1998 | ||
| Brakes failed. yh | |||
| 01/22/1999 | 4 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Truck has developed a brake pull to left under moderate to heavy braking situations and has been to huntington beach dodge for repair with no sucess | |||
| 05/28/1998 | 6 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Brake system faulty causing vehicle to pull and wheels to lock up, several repair attempts however system continues to experience defects. | |||
| 06/16/1998 | 2 | ||
| Consumer complaining of driving vehicle on the street at 40 mph, on normal road conditions, when consumer went to apply the brakes, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. dealer notified, but still wants consumer to pay even with warranty. *ak proportioning valve was replaced. consumer states there is a snapping noise in the steering column, dealer replaced front axle track. steering wheel was off center. lower radiator hose was rubbing the frame and was worn, dealer replaced. *slc | |||
| 5 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| When applying brakes vehicle severely pulls to the right cause unknown. dealer cannot identify problem. *ak.et. | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 2 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Brakes continually pull when applying, replacement of pads and calipers did not rectify pulling problems. | |||
| 08/20/1998 | |||
| When driving at 40mph it vibrates. when brakes applied the truck will pull to the right,.on any pavement, dealer contacted three times and in shop for other reasons, the problem still exists. dealer cannot duplicate the problem.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||
| 06/16/1998 | 2 | ||
| Consumer complaining of driving vehicle on the street at 40 mph, on normal road conditions, when consumer went to apply the brakes, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. dealer notified, but still wants consumer to pay even with warranty. *ak proportioning valve was replaced. consumer states there is a snapping noise in the steering column, dealer replaced front axle track. steering wheel was off center. lower radiator hose was rubbing the frame and was worn, dealer replaced. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 4 | ||
| The brake cylinders had been leaking and were replaced by the dealer in 2000. then again in december of 2001 we had brake3 trouble and the calipers and cylinders has brakes began to squeak. we had just had everything done less than 6 months ago. we assumed that at the worst the pads needed changing. we took it in the next day. we were informed that it was not the warning system but that the calipers were frozen and had worn out so quickly that the back cyliders were shot too. we were told that our brakes could have gone out completely at any moment there wasn't any warning. thankfull that we did not have an accident we spent the $800.00 to fix everything. the calipers, roters, cylinders, pads, everything. this is the kicker that next weekend five days later we were comming home from out of town and going down a large hill they began to smoke. and we tried to pull over. we had no brakes!!! thank goodness there was no one in font of us. we shifted into a lower gear and gradually came to a stop at the bottom of the hill. i am stll waiting to see what the prob. is now. i had called dodge to see if there was any sort of prob. or recall with the break system before and they said no. they would fix it but charge us to do so. i did some research and have found that there is so many complaints about the same problems. our lives have been in jepordy twice and we have been lucky. it is obvious there is a prob. looking at the complaints of the same nature why are they not doing anything. do people have to die first. we have tried in vain to fix our truck to work properly with no luck. i only wish we could afford to by another truck. i am afraid that mine and my family's lives are in jepordy. when will dodge step up to the plate and fix this problem?*ak | |||
| While driving and then stopping front brakes make a grinding noise, and vehicle pulls to the left. please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.*ak | |||
| Intermittently when brakes are applied on wet pavements they lock up, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has replaced front brake pads three times, and brake calipers once. manfacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 03/16/1998 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle has antil-lock brakes. when consumer applies brakes brake pedal goes to the floor, and there is pulsation within the brakes. also, transmission doesn't have speed/gears slip, and there is a leak underneath the hood. *ak | |||
| Brakes were worn down to the drums and there was no indication to consumer. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| When applying brake pedal front brakes tend to grab. also, wear excessively. dealer says it's due to overloading. *ak | |||
| 12/07/1998 | 3 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Excessive wear of rotors/pads, and calipers. problem commenced at 6,270 miles, again at 21,000 miles, and reoccurred at 33,000 miles. dealer informed consumer that they were done with repaires. *ak *ml | |||
| 07/28/1999 | 6 | 02/01/1998 | |
| As far as i am concerned the truck is a piece of junk, the truck is currently in service for 4 days so far this week for all the above problems(this is the reason i do not have the vin number), on top of the already accumulated 25-30 days of service. the chrysler corporation has been notified, as well as my state's attorney generals office, oh and by the way i need 4 new tires as well, after only 25,000 miles.no safety defect listed within summary. *ak | |||
| 05/08/1998 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| My name is john simonelli and i purchased a dodge ram truck. i had many problems with it like brakes,air, fuel problems, raidiator, and worse of all stalling on left turns. i reported to bell dodge of my truck stalling on left turns. they looked at it once and said the truck was ok. after that i took the truck down to the dealer each time reporting of incident. all they did was document the problem and send me away. they would not even make an attempt to solve the problem despite the danger the truck was to me and others. to prove my case i had to push them to hook up a co-pilot for readings. the computer would show the vehicle died for some unknown reason. however the co-pilot would not tell them how to fix problem so their for the problem did not excist. then i had to drive around with a cam-corder to record problem. after doing so i was forced to sell vehicle because they did not know how to fix problem and would not give me a new truck. i have too much to say so if you have any questions please call me. i took a 14,500 dollar loss on my vehicle, someone else is driving this unsafe vehicle, and finaly both bell dodge and dalmler chrysler ignored my lawyer which cost me an additional 2,600. *ak | |||
| 10/12/1999 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| After only 40,000 miles new brake pad discs and rotors had to be replaced due to rust. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 2 | 11/01/1997 | |
| From speaking with other dodge truck owners, premature failure of the brakes appears to be a common problem. i don't know if accidents have resulted from brake faulure, but wanted to let you know of these problems. | |||
| When applying brakes vehicle severely pulls to the right or the left. also, the front brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing out, cause unknown. vehicle checked for alignment and problem still exist. *ak | |||
| When applying the brakes vehicle pulls to the right. dealer replaced front brakes, and problem still exists. | |||
| 12/01/1997 | |||
| The truck has a severe brake pull to the right, which makes the vehicle difficult to control. the brake pull occurs at any speed, but it is most prominent at highway speeds and therefore presents a safety hazard. the vehicle was taken in for service four times in nine months on this issue. it is obvious that chrysler is not interested in fixing the problem in an expedient manner. | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 6 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Pulls serverely to left & right. rotors/calipers/pads all replaced # of times, still pulls. *ak | |||
| 10/28/1998 | 9 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Brake pulling problem, however there is no consistancy as to when, starting at about 20000 miles 10/28/98, i have had it back at least 10 times, dealer has replaced calipers/ pads/steering box, and shims between right front rotor and rim. they now have a 5mm shim and say the next step is a 7.5 per their tsb. i don't like this shim business and the inconsistent braking pattern. *ak | |||
| 08/21/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Transmission shifts late on certain occasions jumping into gear, diagnostics' were performed by dealership resulting in a negative result, the truck still persist's with the problem usually at speeds' 35 mph and under. the truck has pulled right upon delivery, dealership replaced calipers stating that the o.e.m. calipers were seized from factory, three days later the problem was back, dealership performed alignment, problem still persisted and continues to do so. the reason i put power steering down under the comments section is because of my belief that the problem resides in the steering gear-box, which has not been checked. the back-up lights did not work upon delivery but were fixed immediately and have been fine ever-since. the drver-side window molding leaks and on certain days causes fogging of the window resulting in a loss of vision and an unsafe driving condition. o.e.m. jackstand is also to short to replace tire on independent front suspension. | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 2 | ||
| Brake pads and rotors have failed for the second time. current mileage is approximately 14000. *ak | |||
| 04/22/1998 | |||
| Anti-lock brakes front discs started smoking, caught on fire and burned, repair work was done to replace the calipers. the vehicle started leaking brake fluid. the dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 01/22/1999 | 3 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Brake pull causing unsafe condition, especially in wet conditions | |||
| 5 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| 1. outside pads completely worn out, inside pads not worn. replaced pad. 2. rotors warped, turned rotors 3. rotors warped, replaced rotors 4. complete brake failure, replaced front rotors, calipers, rotors, pads, proportioning valve, replaced rear shoes, adjusters, hardware 5. truck pulled to left, to right, brake fade, brakes overheating, truck still in repair shop outcome unknown. | |||
| 06/24/1998 | 2 | ||
| The front brake rotors warped. had tires rotated. noticed brake pads in front worn unevenly and rear drums out of adjustment by 80%, according dealer's mechanic. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle experienced total brake failure, the consumer found that the calipers are made of plastic and feels the failure was caused because a minor amount of heat damaged the plastic pistons, which didn't allow them to slide properly in their cylinders, this didn't allow the pads to retract from the disc brake, causing additional heat build up. *slc | |||
| 04/11/2000 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| Vehicle pulls to the right when applying brakes. also, defective brake calipers. brakes have already been replaced twice, and need to be replaced again. factory reps are supposed to be there while vehicle is being repaired. *ak | |||
| 01/06/1999 | 50 | 07/01/1998 | |
| I am experiencing a brake pull problem. this is an ongoung problem and dodge technical representatives have acknowledged a problem with the front brake calipers. they have not offered a solution yet. you will receive a number of similar reports over the next few days from folks with the same problem. this is a safety issue that affects the truck and occupants and possibly other folks on the road. i have already run off the highway when this brake pull problem occurred. please feel free to contact me for additional information. i amm looking forward to receiving your help with this matter. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 2 | 05/01/1998 | |
| The brakes pull left or right. most likely due to weak calipers. the experts i've talked to indicate my one ton 7000 lb truck has the same single piston calipers a little isuzu rodeo or mitsubishi has. it's horrifying to think this big truck has no more brakes than a 2000 lb little car. the $2000 'damage' is a repair estimate for new oem parts -- which the dealer has replaed. it still pulls. this is a safety issue. sometimes it pulls hard enough to cause a lane change. have had near miss of head-on collision. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 06/09/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Right front inside brake pad locked against the disc causing continuous wear. i was informed by the service manager that the inside pads do not have squealers as do the outside pads so there was no advance indication of impending failure. daimler/chrysler has informed me they would have to decline my request for consideration in this matter because the vehicle had just exceeded the time/mileage limitations of the manufacturer's warranty at the time ($357.78) expense was incurred.*ak | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| Rotors overheating and cracking and pads are experiencing excessive wear, causing vehicle to pull when applying brakes. mjs (original cl 08-aug-99, revised hl on 23-nov-99) | |||
| 03/30/1999 | |||
| Excessive front brake pad wear: the front brake pads started to wear at 6,000 miles, and from that point on the pads deteriorated rapidly. the dealer acknowledges that this is a common problem. the brake pads are being replaced at his expense. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 12/22/1997 | |||
| Experiencing ongoing problem with front brake pads wearing out prematurely. vehicle had four sets of brake pads within 30,000 mile of wear. dealer notified . *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 02/06/2002 | |||
| Brake rotors are warped, and there is vibration. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| Vehicle not included in recall number 98v075000. brake rotor material strength is not sufficient, causing hub fatigue fracture. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1997 | |||
| At 9,000 miles front rotors warped due to overheating. at 16,000 miles new brakes had to be put on. at 40,000 miles, new pads and rotors were put on. the problems seems to be that the rotors are too small for the size of the truck, and the self adjustors on the back brakes do not work. *ak *ml | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| Rotors overheating and cracking and pads are experiencing excessive wear, causing vehicle to pull when applying brakes. mjs (original cl 08-aug-99, revised hl on 23-nov-99) | |||
| When applying brakes ,vehicle will pull hard to right. or if vehicle has been serviced it willthen pull to left. rotors are being replaced within 6-9 months. *ak | |||
| 08/29/1999 | |||
| Vehicle was in the shop being repaired for brakes when the entire brake system, including rotors went out, and truck was pulling to one side. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| Brakes were grinding, a lining was replaced, and since then four sets of linings have been applied. dealer contacted, and are aware of the problem, vehicle was not under warranty, dealer did not repair. another dealer contacted and replaced the rotors at owners expense. *ak | |||
| 08/12/1998 | |||
| The front wheels went into a tramble and vehicle was not controllable. also seemed that the disc brake rotors had warped or cracked. no warranty. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 12/01/1997 | |||
| At 9,000 miles front rotors warped due to overheating. at 16,000 miles new brakes had to be put on. at 40,000 miles, new pads and rotors were put on. the problems seems to be that the rotors are too small for the size of the truck, and the self adjustors on the back brakes do not work. *ak *ml | |||
| 12/11/1998 | 2 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Front brake pads were replaced at 21612 miles and again at 30305 miles, still have to climb on brakes to get stopped. also keep getting brake light coming on. took to another dealer who can't find anything wrong either. | |||
| 10/15/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| No summary( dot number: ) | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 1200 | 11/04/1998 | |
| Consumers vehicle ran into a trailer on his property and abs was defective, also brake drums were rusted, dealership was aware of problem. *ak consumer stated that headache bar and fuel tank, tires, fuel filter, steering stabilizer, front shocks, rear shocks, air filter, rear axle seal and fluid, rear transfer case seal and u-joints in rear drive shaft failed and replaced.*yd | |||
| 06/24/1998 | 2 | ||
| The front brake rotors warped. had tires rotated. noticed brake pads in front worn unevenly and rear drums out of adjustment by 80%, according dealer's mechanic. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 4 | ||
| The brake cylinders had been leaking and were replaced by the dealer in 2000. then again in december of 2001 we had brake3 trouble and the calipers and cylinders has brakes began to squeak. we had just had everything done less than 6 months ago. we assumed that at the worst the pads needed changing. we took it in the next day. we were informed that it was not the warning system but that the calipers were frozen and had worn out so quickly that the back cyliders were shot too. we were told that our brakes could have gone out completely at any moment there wasn't any warning. thankfull that we did not have an accident we spent the $800.00 to fix everything. the calipers, roters, cylinders, pads, everything. this is the kicker that next weekend five days later we were comming home from out of town and going down a large hill they began to smoke. and we tried to pull over. we had no brakes!!! thank goodness there was no one in font of us. we shifted into a lower gear and gradually came to a stop at the bottom of the hill. i am stll waiting to see what the prob. is now. i had called dodge to see if there was any sort of prob. or recall with the break system before and they said no. they would fix it but charge us to do so. i did some research and have found that there is so many complaints about the same problems. our lives have been in jepordy twice and we have been lucky. it is obvious there is a prob. looking at the complaints of the same nature why are they not doing anything. do people have to die first. we have tried in vain to fix our truck to work properly with no luck. i only wish we could afford to by another truck. i am afraid that mine and my family's lives are in jepordy. when will dodge step up to the plate and fix this problem?*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall notice 01v135000 for dodge ram b350 regarding brake lines. dealership was not showing any information regarding this defect. *ak vehicle was taken to three different dealers, but they were unable to fix the brake problem. (recall applies to pleasure way 1995-2000 excel and lexor class b motohomes). *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 08/06/2002 | 1 | ||
| The brake fluid resirvoir was empty, but the brake warrning light did not come on. the dealer indicated that the vehicle was not equipped with a fluid level sensor inside master cylinder. the dealer replaced master cylinder. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 03/14/1999 | 2 | 06/01/1998 | |
| 1. mirror vibration on drivers side to the degree that you cannot see to make safe lane changes. 2. alarm inoperable at times and dome light does not iluminate so you cannot see if someone is hiding in your vehicle. 3. rough ride 4. popping noise in front suspension 5. nuts that hold down the seats damaged when carpet repaired 6. brake failure while pulling our boat 7. pinging noise in engine like it is about to blow up | |||