| Issue ID | 604108 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10169549 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 19/12/04 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MO |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated after the engine was started, the gear lever did not come off the park position, and the engine warning light illuminated. After several attempts, the lever shifted to the drive position but the transmission went to third gear and remained in it. The vehicle was taken to the dealership seven times, and the diagnosis machine indicated the defect in control module (p700). The control module was replaced seven times. The manufacturer was contacted, and coincided with the dealership diagnosis. The contact expressed concern because the lack of enough power while the vehicle was loaded presented a serious risk to safety while driving up or down a hill. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27000 |
| Number of Occurences | 7 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PACIFIC PALISADES, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18D03SXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 10/06/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | CARMAX ENGLEWOOD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 310 568 9272 |
| Dealer's city | ENGLEWOOD |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |