Component

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)

41 NHTSA complaints about service brakes, air:antilock:interconnecting assembly(wiring) issues across 15 makes and 31 models.

The service brakes, air:antilock:interconnecting assembly(wiring) is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 41 filings from 15 manufacturers and 31 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.

Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 3 crashes, 12 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the DODGE RAM 1500 with 7 filings, followed by DODGE RAM 3500 and FORD F-150. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.

Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.

41
Complaints
31
Models Affected
3
Crashes
12
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 DODGE RAM 1500 7
2 DODGE RAM 3500 3
3 FORD F-150 2
4 CHEVROLET LUMINA 2
5 VOLVO 855 1
6 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1
7 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 1
8 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER 1
9 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT 1
10 PONTIAC MONTANA 1
11 PETERBILT 379 1
12 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II 1
13 JEEP WRANGLER 1
14 JEEP CHEROKEE 1
15 JAGUAR S-TYPE 1
16 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 1
17 GMC SUBURBAN 1
18 GMC SIERRA 1
19 GMC PASSENGER VEHICLE 1
20 FORD WINDSTAR 1
21 FORD TAURUS 1
22 FORD RANGER 1
23 FORD MUSTANG 1
24 FORD FOCUS 1
25 FORD F-250 SD 1
26 FORD CONTOUR 1
27 DODGE JOURNEY 1
28 DODGE DAKOTA 1
29 CHRYSLER CIRRUS 1
30 CHEVROLET S10 1

Recent Complaints

2015 DODGE JOURNEY

The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously fixed under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V675000 (Electronic Stability Control, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however

2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE PARKED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PA

2003 FORD WINDSTAR

ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ARE LIT ON DASH. DEALER SAYS THAT THE ABS ECU HAS FAILED AND THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKES WILL NOT WORK UNTIL THIS IS REPLACED. AT THE SAME SERVICE VISIT THE DEALER FOUND THAT

2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

MY 2000 VOLKSWAGON PASSAT HAS STARTED REPORTING ERRORS, INCLUDING BRAKE FAULTS, ABS ERRORS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS. I'VE TAKEN IT TO MECHANICS AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIND ANY PROBLEMS. THEY SIMPLY RESET

2003 FORD FOCUS Crash

BRAKES TURN TO SPONGES AND GOES TO FLOOR DEALER SAYS CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM AND KICKS IT OUT NOW THREE MORE PROBLEMS HAVE ARISEN MOTOR SHUTS OFF AT SLOW U-TURN SPEED AND TRANS DOWNSHIFTS HARD INTO L

2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II Crash

ON 7/1/05 I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II ON THE LEFT LANE OF I-75 S, IN CLEAR WEATHER, ON DRY PAVEMENT, NEAR THE 68 MILE MARKER IN KENTUCKY(COPASSENGERS-MY WIFE & SON) ENROUTE TO

2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE

I OWN A 2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE. EVERYTIME I PARK ON A SLOPE/INCLINE THE AUTOMATICALY LOCKS UP. MEANING WHEN I AM READY TO LEAVE FROM PARKING SPOT , THE SHIFTER WILL NOT MOVE FROM PARK TO DRIVE/REVERSE/NEU

1999 JEEP WRANGLER

THE BRAKE LINE THAT CARRIED THE FLUID TO THE BRAKES DEVELOPED A PIN HOLE LEAK . CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE HAND BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK

2001 DODGE RAM 3500

THE CUMMINGS DIESEL ENGINE. THE VACUUM PUMP COUPLINGS THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE POWER STEERING UNIT WHICH SITS ON TWO 1/4 PIECES OF STEEL AND CONTROLS THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE ARE BROKEN , RESULTI

1997 VOLVO 855

REPEATED INCIDENTS OF ABS/TRACTIONCONTROL WARNING LIGHT. COMPUTER READOUT SHOWS FAILURE OF ABS/TRACS COMPUTER BOARD. *AK

1998 FORD TAURUS

BRAKES IN THE REAR ARE GRINDING REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *CB

1999 AUDI A6

WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN RIGHT AWAY. THE DRIVER HAD TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *JB *MR

1998 DODGE RAM 3500 Fire

1998-2001 B-VAN (DODGE FULL SIZE) BS CONTROL MODULE IS PROTECTED WITH A 40 AMP FUSE. A 10 GA. WIRE COMES OUT OF THE CONTROL MODULE THEN THE WIRE "Y"'S OUT TO TWO 14 GA. WIRES. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH TH

2000 DODGE RAM 1500 Fire

1998-2001 B-VAN (DODGE FULL SIZE). THE ABS CONTROL MODULE IS PROTECTED WITH A 40 AMP FUSE. A 10 GA. WIRE COMES OUT OF THE CONTROL MODULE, THEN THIS WIRE "Y'S" OUT TO TWO 14 GA. WIRES. IT APPEARS AS TH

2000 DODGE RAM 1500 Fire

1998-2001 B-VAN (DODGE FULL SIZE). ABS CONTROL MODULE IS PROTECTED WITH A 40 AMP FUSE. A 10 GA. WIRE COMES OUT OF THE CONTROL MODULE, THEN THIS WIRE "Y'S" OUT TO TWO 14 GA. WIRES. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH

2001 DODGE RAM 1500 Fire

1998-2001 B-VAN (DODGE FULL SIZE). THE ABS CONTROL MODULE IS PROTECTED WITH A 40 AMP FUSE. A 10 GA. WIRE COMES OUT OF THE CONTROL MODULE, THEN THIS 10 GA. WIRE "Y'S" OUT TO TWO 14 GA. WIRES. IT APPEAR

1999 DODGE RAM 1500 Fire

1998-2001 B-VAN (DODGE FULL SIZE). THE ABS CONTROL MODULE IS PROTECTED WITH A 40 AMP FUSE. A 10 GA. WIRE COMES OUT OF THE CONTROL MODULE AND THEN "Y'S" OUT TO TWO 14 GA. WIRES. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH TH

2002 DODGE RAM 1500 Fire

SINCE DECEMBER OF 2001 VERIZON HAS HAD (6) DODGE FULL SIZE VANS INVOLVING 1998-2001 B VANS. ALL (6) FIRES APPEAR TO HAVE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. ALL (6) VANS ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE KELSEY HAYES EBC 325

1999 DODGE RAM 1500 Fire

1998-2001 B-VAN (DODGE FULL SIZE). ABS CONTROL MODULE IS PROTECTED BY A 40 AMP FUSE. A 10 GA. WIRE COMES OUT OF THE CONTROL MODULE, THEN THIS WIRE "Y'S" OUT TO TWO 14 GA. WIRES. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH T

1997 FORD F-150 Fire

A SHORT IN THE WIRING AROUND THE MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE BRAKES CAUSED THE RESEVOIR TO CATCH ON FIRE AND BURN.*AK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve service brakes, air:antilock:interconnecting assembly(wiring) issues?
The NHTSA has received 41 complaints about service brakes, air:antilock:interconnecting assembly(wiring) problems across 31 vehicle models from 15 manufacturers.
How dangerous are service brakes, air:antilock:interconnecting assembly(wiring) defects?
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) issues have been linked to 3 crashes, 12 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most service brakes, air:antilock:interconnecting assembly(wiring) problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for service brakes, air:antilock:interconnecting assembly(wiring) issues is the DODGE RAM 1500 with 7 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

Data Sources

Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.

Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.

Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.

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