Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram Van.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brakes Failed problems | |
| Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problems | |
| Service Brakes problems |
Tl the contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram Van. When the vehicle was started, a loud abnormal noise was detected coming from the vehicle. The contact unplugged the battery and the noise stopped. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the anti-brake system failed. The vehicle was also taken to Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram southwest (7980 w tufts Ave, littleton, CO 80123, (303-578-6099) where the contact was informed that they did not have the tools to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,683.
The problem I have had is that the abs controls and valves are mounted under the battery and acid has eaten the brake lines and abs valves. Luckily it failed in the parking lot and not on the road my 16 year old daughter was driving with my wife at the time of the failure. This could have been a deadly scenario!.
I have found multiple recalls on the same make, model, year that address issues all affecting my vehicle yet they do not show on a VIN search of open recalls. Most of these recalls affect brakes both in increased longevity in stopping and leaking at the rear axle, headlights in terms of federal standards on luminosity, tire size concerning load size ( have had more then six blowouts in 15,000 miles), air bags disabling due to sound dampener and the corresponding lights on the dashboard lighting ineffectually due to these issues.