Electric brakes on both axles of the fifth wheel, hydraulic brakes on my truck w/ ABS on the rear duels--no ABS on the front wheels--applied the brakes failed to slow down--manually applied the electric brakes--control head of the electric trailer brakes malfunction, no electric trailer brakes--the increased pressure on the foot brake locked up the front wheel leaving me skidding on the front tires w/ loss of control over steering--when the front wheels locked the rear duel ABS failed to function and I skidded into the car in front at around two to three MPH
1998 Dodge RAM 3500 brakes complaints
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While driving 10-15 MPH back brakes locked up, causing an accident .
Dodge fails to admit a problem with rear anti-lock brakes because I didn't find the unused brakes within the warranty. Several other people have had similar experience on other makes with rear ABS. My worry is I'm not the only on driving with defective brakes. Dodge sent a service bullitin to dealers but not to inform consumers.
Ongoing problem with replacing front wheel bearing from 51,000 miles to present, four sets of wheel bearing were replaced. On last occasion, front axle broke due to wheel bearing failure. Dealer notified. All repairs were done under warranty. But unable to located the cause. *ak the right front brakes grab on regular braking due to worn pads and rotors. The cruise control malfunctions.
When parking applied brakes and steering wheel locked up. Also, it speeded up to 20mph when applying the brakes and going around a curve. Contacted dealer*ak.
When applying the ABS, pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance and resulting in a collision.
Power steering failed. Yh
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Consumer had an accident and air bags did not deploy.-also the rear brakes did not engage, causing vehicle to lose control and collide, resulting in 3 injuries.
When coming to a complete stop and pressing the brake pedal, the rear brakes will lock up and the brakes will fade out.
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