One problem related to brake drum shoes/linings has been reported for the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Caller said that while h driving and he smelled something burning and the steering wheel was pulling to the left. When he removed the wheel saw the front driver's side bottom slid for the brake shoes were not letting the shoe slid away from the rotor. Dealer said there was no recall. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.