| Issue ID | 501357 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10090276 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 01/09/04 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSIT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The consumer shifted the vehicle in park and was getting ready to turn the ignition off when the vehicle started moving backwards. The vehicle went over the curb before the consumer was able to apply the brake. The vehicle's indicator light indicated that he vehicle was in park , however it was in reverse. When the consumer attempted to shift the vehicle again the shifter had no tension. *ak *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BURKE, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18D83SXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 31/07/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | ORLANDO DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | ORLANDO |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 32808 |