Where Brakes Complaints Happen

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Recent Brakes News

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  1. Ram is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks because the adjustable brake pedals can fall off.

    No need to adjust your screen, you read that right. The brake pedal can detach when pushed back too far. For an extra sprinkle of fun it can even happen while driving and, well, that seems less than ideal. Hopefully Ram will hurry up and fix the estimated 220,000 trucks with this problem.

    keep reading article "The Ram 1500’s Adjustable Brake Pedals Can Just Fall Off"
  2. Roughly 2,400 Ram 4500 and 5500 trucks are being recalled to fix their brakes before they start leaking.

    The problem is with the ferrules (metal fasteners) used on the primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinders and the hydraulic control units.

    Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) tracked the issue to January 15th, 2018 when someone forgot to install the anti-corrosion plating. The recall is scheduled to begin June 20th, 2018.

    keep reading article "Corroded Metal Fasteners May Allow Brakes to Leak in the 4500 and 5500"