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The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while reversing, the the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The brake light illuminated and remained on. The contact noticed smoke emitting from underneath the hood. The contact opened the hood and noticed that the smoke was from the side of the engine. In addition, brake fluid squirting from the brake line. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any help. The contact was told that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 56,700.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph and approaching a stop light, the anti lock brakes did not activate and the vehicle slid when the contact depressed the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician and the mechanic were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the ABS system failed and caused an increase in braking distance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The dealer adjusted the rear brake booster shoe however the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 400 and the approximate current mileage was 20,000. Updated 10/17/12
- Muldrow , OK, USA
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