My 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 has 47000 miles on it. While going down a hill a brake line burst. I was able to get it stopped without damage. Had it towed to the garage and it appears that most all of the brake lines from the vacuum booster to the rear are very rusty and ready to burst too. Researching this I find this to be common with Dodge Ram pickups. This should not happen with such low mileage.

- Chester, MA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500. While decelerating to approximately 10 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and it extended to the floor. The brake failure led her to cause a three vehicle crash. The contact was injured and a police report was filed. She noticed that brake fluid was leaking after the crash occurred. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and they stated that the brake lines failed. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The vehicle currently remains at the shop. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.

- Barre, MA, USA

: the contact stated while working on the brake lines, pressure was put on the shifter plate causing the shifter bolts to fracture and the shifter plate to fall off. The contact had the plate redrilled and the bolts replaced. The dealer was alerted. The consumer stated the problem began when the brake lines were replaced.

- Renfrew, PA, USA

The hard brake line on my truck rusted through just behind the fuel tank causing loss of braking while driving. This appears to be a serious problem on most or all 1996 and newer Dodge trucks. After searching the web I found thousands of other Dodge truck owners with the identical problem. Is there a recall to notify owners and correct this serious problem? my truck has no other rust and has been garage kept since new. The entire brake line from the master cylinder to the rear of the vehicle needs to be replaced and the system bleed.

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

While driving on a major highway touched the brakes and the brakes felt soft. When exiting the highway applied the brakes, and foot went to the floor. Consumer noticed that the brake line broke. Consumer complained that the use of aluminum brake line caused it to rust.

- Moore, SC, USA

While driving 45 mph and attempting to stop suddenly the brake line exploded. As a result, vehicle swerved to avoid hitting other vehicles. Dealer stated that the brake line rusted.

- Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

While driving 40 mph and attempting to stop the brake pedal depressed to the floor. As a result, the brake line was damaged.

- Delaware City, DE, USA

Brakes failed when they were depressed and upon making a right turn. The brake line rusted, and brake fluid leaked.

- Lehigh Acres, FL, USA

Steel brake lines on 1999 Dodge Ram pickup corroding and bursting where line goes over top of fuel tank, brake fluid immediatly dumps and as a result immediate loss of brakes. Very dangerous.

- Cookeville, TN, USA