Complaint 2217124
2026 RAM 3500 • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL • incident Jun 17, 2026
Complaint Summary
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2026 Ram 3500. The contact stated that occasionally while hauling a trailer and driving at various speeds, the factory-integrated Trailer Brake Controller failed to respond as intended. Additionally, while driving during strong winds, the vehicle was pushed off the road onto the shoulder and onto the grass. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.
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