| Issue ID | 939066 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10473701 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 25/07/12 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While pulling out into busy traffic my truck lost power and i had no acceleration. After about 30 seconds the vehicle kicked back in and took off. This has occurred multiple times, at random, with no warning. I have had it in the shop and repaired the throttle positioning sensor, and treated it for water in the gas. Neither one of these solved the problems, and they have no answers for what else may be wrong. This is a dangerous situation that is not unique to my vehicle. I have read many other cases online for the same problem. I do hope that dodge issues a recall and finds a remedy before someone is seriously injured or killed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78563 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARROLL, IA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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