Went to put brakes on and driver side rear brake line blew and ABS and parking brake light are on. Im going to fix it myself but wish there would be a recall about this issue.
1998 Dodge RAM 2500: ABS light or ABS activating
9 of the 225 complaints about the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 2500. While the contact was driving approximately 35 MPH, the ABS warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the ABS control module wiring harness connector exhibited severe corrosion. There was a manufacturer voluntary recall related to the similar defect associated with the battery tray and ABS wiring harness connector. The VIN was ineligible for the recall. The vehicle was currently being repaired at the owner's expense. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70mph, a smoke smell was noticed in the cab of the vehicle although no flames were visible. The contact pulled the vehicle over and removed the motor to the electric seat which melted. There is a the federal safety agency recalls, # 04v185000, 98v207000, regarding the ABS module and the fuel supply tube. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs.
Right rear wheels intermittently locked up when brakes were applied. Dealer notified, and informed of a ABS sensor and hydro booster failure. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
Rear (ABS) brakes would cause a shimmying effect when applied. Problem had occurred twice before. Front (ABS) brakes were three times replaced, including pads and shoes/rotors and calipers. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed that drums needed to be cut. The problem was intermittent. Dealer offered to accept vehicle as a trade-in. *ak
When consumer applies brakes, vehicle pulls to to the left and right. Vehicle has rear ABS brakes only.
When appyling ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement brakes lock up ,cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify thecause of the problem. Please give any further details.
When coming to a stop light & applying the brakes, brake pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Taken to dealer at leased 4 times. Was informed problem cannot be duplicated. Brakes wearing excessively. The ABS module is causing the problem. Happens intermittently. Now on 3rd set of pads.
Consumer was driving vehicle on the road at approximately 50 MPH, normal road condition; consumer was driving and approaching a blind curve when the vehicle in front caused consumer to apply brakes in an emergencey situation. Rear ABS failed to operate and the front wheels locked up on the vehicle, causing the consumer to hit rear of front vehicle. Driver sustained a neck injury.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500?
9 of 225 owner complaints about the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 (4%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500
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