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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
68 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Oct 2, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, HydraulicSteering
LOOSE CLUNKING EMINATING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PEDAL. THIS OCCURS WHEN TURNING, ACCELERATING AND APPLYING THE BREAKS. APPEARS TO BE A LOOSE FITTING IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLOM OR THE MID SHAFT. GETTING WORSE ALL THE TIME. ONLY 21K ON THIS TRUCK. ALSO, TRUCK SLIDES ALL OVER THE ROAD WHEN SURFACE IS DAMP OR WET. …
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LOOSE CLUNKING EMINATING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PEDAL. THIS OCCURS WHEN TURNING, ACCELERATING AND APPLYING THE BREAKS. APPEARS TO BE A LOOSE FITTING IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLOM OR THE MID SHAFT. GETTING WORSE ALL THE TIME. ONLY 21K ON THIS TRUCK. ALSO, TRUCK SLIDES ALL OVER THE ROAD WHEN SURFACE IS DAMP OR WET. THIS HAPPENS EVEN AT LOW SPEEDS. ANTILOCK SYSTEM DOES NOT APPEAR TO WORK. TRUCK ALSO BURNS UP TIRES AFTER 15K MILES. ENGINE MISS-FIRES AND UTILIZES WAY TO MUCH FUEL. APROX. 12 MPG. OVERALL, MY TWO MAIN CONCERNS ARE THE STEERING AND BRAKES. PROBLEM. THIS IS MOST CERTAINLY AN UNSAFE VEHICLE WHICH SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO BEFORE SOMEONE LOOSES THEIR LIFE. THE TIME IS NOW, NOT LATER. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH SEVERAL OWNERS OF THIS YEAR AND MODEL. THEY TOO REPORT THE SAME SITTUATION WITH RESPECT TO THE STEERING AND BRAKE SYSTEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #733147
Mileage unknown · Aug 31, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP SIGN, CONSUMER TRIED TO STOP AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES, ALMOST HIT A DUMP TRUCK, CONSUMER STOPPED WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #869241
Mileage unknown · Jul 31, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE LINE WHICH RUNS AGAINST THE VENT HOSE FOR THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS CAUSED A HOLE THROUGH THE BRAKE LINE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKES.*AK
NHTSA ODI #866336
Mileage unknown · Jun 28, 2000
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteeringSuspension
STEERING COUPLER WEARS, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS WEAR EXCESSIVELY, SERIOUS BALL JOINT WEAR EVEN THOUGH GREASED REGULARELY,(GREASED EVERY 2,000 MILES)
NHTSA ODI #724721
Mileage unknown · Jun 5, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
RIGHT FRONT CALIPER HAS NEVER BEEN USED. THERE WAS NEVER ANY PULLING FROM THAT SIDE. MECHANIC FOUND CALIPER TO BE WORN OUT COMPLETELY. DEALER DIDN'T SEEM TOO CONCERNED WHEN CONSUMER MADE CONTACT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #862998
Mileage unknown · May 30, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED GRINDING AND BRAKE FADING, BRAKE FADING HAS RESULTING IN THREE SEPARATE ACCIDENT INCIDENTS, SEVERL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER, VEHICLE CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH SYSTEM. *MJS …
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VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED GRINDING AND BRAKE FADING, BRAKE FADING HAS RESULTING IN THREE SEPARATE ACCIDENT INCIDENTS, SEVERL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER, VEHICLE CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH SYSTEM. *MJS
NHTSA ODI #552479
Mileage unknown · Apr 12, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
RECALL 97V170 000/ABS BRAKES: ABS BRAKES WOULD NOT OPERATE WHEN APPLIED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. OWNER REPAIRED VEHICLE HIMSELF BY MANUALLY ADJUSTING THE BRAKES. NEITHER CHRYSLER NOR DEALER PROVIDED HELP. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #860234
Mileage unknown · Apr 10, 2000
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
ROTORS WERE OUT OF PLACE AND WOBBLING CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKES TO FAIL. YH
NHTSA ODI #551825
Mileage unknown · Mar 10, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingExterior LightingPower Train
NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE SHOULD REPLACE VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #719943
Mileage unknown · Mar 1, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED TWICE SO FAR IT IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT AGAIN , SO I WILL BE IN TO HAVE THEM REPLACE THE BRAKES FOR THE THIRD TIME, I WAS TOLD BYE THE DEALER PERSONEL, THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF MY TYPE OF TRUCK HAVEING TROUBLES WITH THE FRONT AXLE BRAKES, REFERING TO THE HEAVY DUTY MODELS WITH DANA 60 AXLES , I WAS T…
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I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED TWICE SO FAR IT IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT AGAIN , SO I WILL BE IN TO HAVE THEM REPLACE THE BRAKES FOR THE THIRD TIME, I WAS TOLD BYE THE DEALER PERSONEL, THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF MY TYPE OF TRUCK HAVEING TROUBLES WITH THE FRONT AXLE BRAKES, REFERING TO THE HEAVY DUTY MODELS WITH DANA 60 AXLES , I WAS TOLD THAT THE V10 AND THE DEISLE 4X4 TRUCKS HAVE THE SAME TROUBLES , IM WORRIED THAT ONCE MY WARRENTY EXPIRES I WILL BE LEFT WITH A TRUCK THAT PULLS TO THE RIGHT, I LOVE THE TRUCK , BUT NOW IM NOT SURE WHAT TO DO , IT SEEMS TO BE NEEDING REPLACEMENT EVERY 7 TO 10,000 MILES.THEY ALSO SAID THEY NOTICED A SLIGHT LEAK OF POWER STEERING FLUID , BUT I WAS TOLD THAT WAS NORMAL , (MY THOUGHT) WAS IT WAS LEAKING BECAUSE THE TRUCK IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND IM TURNING THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT TO COMPINSATE , AND TO ME THAT PUTS PRESHURE ON THE POWER STEERING THATS NOT NORMAL , BUT IM NOT THE MACANIC , PLEASE NOTE THE DEALERSHIP IS NICE AND FREINDLY, I THINK I JUST GOT A BAD FRONT BRAKE SET UP ON MY TRUCK. *AK
NHTSA ODI #719519
Official recalls
5May 8, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Jul 17, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH 2.5L ENGINES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND THE POWER STEERING HOSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A PUNCTURE OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE AT THE FRONT WHEELS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE TUBE AND POWER STEERING HOSE FOR WEAR. IF WEAR IS EVIDENT, THE BRAKE TUBE AND/OR POWER STEERING HOSE WILL BE REPLACED. A POWER STEERING STANDOFF BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL VEHICLES TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBE AND POWER STEERING HOSE IS MAINTAINED.
Jul 17, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR AXLE VENT HOSE AND THE BRAKE HOSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A PUNCTURE IN THE REAR BRAKE HOSE WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE AT THE REAR WHEELS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE HOSE FOR EVIDENCE OF WEAR. WORN BRAKE HOSES WILL BE REPLACED. THE REAR VENT HOSE WILL BE SHORTENED BY 3 INCHES AND A CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ASSURE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AXLE VENT LINE AND BRAKE HOSE IS MAINTAINED.
Sep 8, 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH BOLTS THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY HARDENED. THE BOLTS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE CAB AND THE CORE SUPPORT TO THE FRAME.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE CAB TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HARDENED BOLTS.
Oct 7, 1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS (2 WHEEL DRIVE ONLY). THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) SENSOR WIRE MAY BE ABRADED AT THE FRONT WHEELS BY CONTACT WITH A FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: PROLONGED BRAKE HOSE CONTACT CAN CAUSE A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. PROLONGED ABS SENSOR WIRE CONTACT CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF ABS FUNCTION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TRIM THE FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELDS AND THE BRAKE HOSES AND ABS SENSOR WIRES WILL BE INSPECTED. IF EVIDENCE OF ABRASION IS FOUND ON ANY HOSE OR ABS WIRE, THEY WILL BE REPLACED.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS (2 WHEEL DRIVE ONLY). THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) SENSOR WIRE MAY BE ABRADED AT THE FRONT WHEELS BY CONTACT WITH A FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD.
Consequence: PROLONGED BRAKE HOSE CONTACT CAN CAUSE A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. PROLONGED ABS SENSOR WIRE CONTACT CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF ABS FUNCTION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TRIM THE FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELDS AND THE BRAKE HOSES AND ABS SENSOR WIRES WILL BE INSPECTED. IF EVIDENCE OF ABRASION IS FOUND ON ANY HOSE OR ABS WIRE, THEY WILL BE REPLACED.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS (2 WHEEL DRIVE ONLY). THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) SENSOR WIRE MAY BE ABRADED AT THE FRONT WHEELS BY CONTACT WITH A FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD.
Consequence: PROLONGED BRAKE HOSE CONTACT CAN CAUSE A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. PROLONGED ABS SENSOR WIRE CONTACT CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF ABS FUNCTION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TRIM THE FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELDS AND THE BRAKE HOSES AND ABS SENSOR WIRES WILL BE INSPECTED. IF EVIDENCE OF ABRASION IS FOUND ON ANY HOSE OR ABS WIRE, THEY WILL BE REPLACED.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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