The water pump went out causing the fan belt to come off. Evidently the fan belt system is directly connected to the brake system. Had we been going a high rate of speed we would have been in serious trouble as we had no brakes. This is an incredible flaw in the design of this truck. Fortunately we were going slow when the vehicle malfunctioned and we were able to coast to a stop. Hopefully no one else has the fan belt come off. Not only that, I really don't think a diesel truck with only 46000 miles should be throwing a water pump. Maybe there should be more studies done on the vehicles as to the amount of dangerous designs it actually has.
2012 Dodge RAM 2500 brakes complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while traveling 50 MPH, the tarder brake light illuminated on the dashboard. There was a warning bell that sounded throughout the vehicle for 15 seconds. The failure recurred numerous times. The dealer was contacted and replaced the tarder brake controller. The failure recurred. The dealer was notified and the vehicle was scheduled for another appointment. The failure mileage was 19,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 2500. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the vehicle failed to respond to braking attempts. The contact stated that he had to place the vehicle in neutral in order for the brakes engage. In addition, the engine rpms were excessively high. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but no cause for the failure was determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000. Updated 04/14/14*lj updated 04/22/14
I was driving up to a stop sign when my brakes got very hard. When I went to turn, it was almost impossible. Every time I push the brakes the steering locks up but when I accelerate I get the steering back. I almost ran off the road into a ditch.
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