| Issue ID | 627492 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10188724 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 09/02/06 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated automatically while driving at speeds of 35 or 70 mph. Weather and speed were not factors. Also, when she depressed the brake pedal the vehicle continued to roll before it completely stopped. There was safety recall # 06e024000 concerning engine and engine cooling. However, this vehicle was excluded due to the vin. The current mileage is 93,000, and failure mileage was 75,000. *ak the consumer stated that the vehicle surges not only between the speeds of 35 to 75 but also while in park. The consumer stated she understands that the vin was not included in the recall it seems too coincidental that it is exhibiting the same problems. The consumer stated unsafe due to the fact of a possible accident with this defect. Updated 07/06/07 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | INDIO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3B7HC13Y11MXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| 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 | |
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| Date of purchase | 09/02/01 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | UNKNOWN |
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