| Issue ID | 363391 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 762560 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 10/05/02 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Is a 2001 dodge ram 1500 susposed to come out of park without touching the brake pedal? The truck came out of gear from park to reverse and caused $2500 worth of damage. The engine was running in this case. However, my 3 year old granddaughter was able to take the truck from park to reverse while standing on the seat. The truck was parked at that time on a inclining driveway so it rolled only to the street. Chevrolet products, i know, have a safety feature which requires the break pedal to be pressed in order for the vehicle to come out of park. *ak |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VACAVILLE, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/09/01 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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