2016 Ram 1500 brakes problems

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 ram 1500. While driving on the highway, the contact smelled a burning plastic odor and turned off the heater. An unknown indicator illuminated and the contact was alerted by another motorist that the vehicle was on fire. Flames came out of the heat vents and the side of the hood. The contact pulled over and the brakes failed. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact and passenger jumped out of the vehicle. The vehicle burned to the ground.

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the message "Check Brakes" was displayed, and the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the dealer determined that the ABS module needed to be replaced; however, the part had not been available for eight months. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.