general problems of the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500

Three problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2014

While driving south hauling a horse trailer on a two lane highway, my truck would hit a slight bump or ridge in the road and start violently shaking. The only remedy is to slow to a stop. The steering wheel shakes violently, it is hard to steer, the brakes can't slow like normal. It is a dangerous not only to occupants in the vehicle, but to other people on the road. This vehicle is a hazard to everyone!!!!.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v154000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Kw.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2012

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph and attempting a turn, the brakes seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that they needed to replace the brake control module. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 400,000 and the current mileage was 600,000.


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