The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the brakes seized and could not be depressed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the brake pedal was pulsating abnormally when depressed. The contact then crashed into a tractor as a result of the brake failure and caused minor damage to the vehicle. The contact spoke to the manufacturer and was instructed to take the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. The dealer advised the contact that one of the headlights was damaged and that the vehicle could only be inspected by an engineer sent by the manufacturer. The contact was awaiting inspection by an engineer. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 85,025.

- Marthasville, MO, USA

Brake line corroded above driver side rear wheel in truck frame. No brake pressure, will have to replace brake line.

- Waldorf, MD, USA

When I adjusted the steering wheel to a different position an apparent electrical failure shut down the engine and the power steering and power brakes rendering the truck almost uncontrollable at that speed. This catastrophic failure was replicated at different speeds and while stationary. Apparently any movement of the steering wheel will shut off complete power to the engine and cause a total loss of power to the vehicle.

- Sherman, TX, USA

2000 Dodge Ram 2500 left rear brake line rotted out and brakes failed when attempting to stop at a four way intersection. Barely stopped in time to avoid the vehicle all ready at the stop sign.

- Bow, NH, USA

All the steel brake lines are rusting and failing. 2 brake line failures in 2009. Expect more to occur until all lines are changed.

- Plain City, OH, USA

Brakes failed unexpectedly. No accident. Got out of truck to check and saw brake fluid running out of hole in the top of the frame behind auxiliary fuel tank. Was able to carefully limp home with it.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

While driving my 2000 Dodge Ram 2500, I experienced a brake failure while approaching an intersection. Incident occurred 7/13/08. The truck has 38,000 miles & well maintained. While performing a post incident inspection, I discovered the rear brake line behind the fuel tank had ruptured. There is no evidence of physical damage aside from heavy corrosion. This corrosion extends approximately 18" from the rear brake line junction block (picture available). While researching online to purchase a replacement line, I noticed large number of similar complaints posted in various forums (which was quite disturbing). The fuel line, along with the frame rail adjacent to the failed brake line has no signs of corrosion.

- Dix Hills, NY, USA

Left rear brake line failure. Lost rear braking in operation of vehicle.

- Norristown, PA, USA

Brake lines have rusted so no brakes other than E brake

- Orrs Island, ME, USA

1.body jumps at different speeds unable to steere.2.odometer reading didn't move for approx- 1st 200 miles.3.engine knocks. 4. shifting linkage and gears grind. 5. transmission slips and front axle grinds. 6.salesman said I was approved and did qualify for any vehicle in the lot with $10,000 down.called finance company after purchase and was approved for the vehicle I originally wanted.7.brakes need to be replaced all the way around. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- El Cajon, CA, USA

Ltr fm [xxx] (wa) re defective steering column for a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 series truck (VIN#[xxx]), no rec in ES database of 1/20/04 ltr to ODI re case no. #[xxx], reply/attn. [xxx] at the olympoa, wa ofc. The dealer replaced the steering box, track bar and tie rod ends. The brake pads failed at 65,000 miles. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Vancouver, WA, USA

Consumer states he has ABS brakes and this am he attempted to brake and his system locked up on him causing him to run stop signs because his brakes did not work. He also states that his front brakes worked but his back one that did not work.

- Mc Minnville, OR, USA