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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Automatic Transmission Gear Posit Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	629851
Internal NHTSA #	10190582
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2003
File date	12/05/07
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSIT
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I put my truck into park and started to get out with the engine running and the truck rolled backwards, catching me with one leg on the ground and one leg still in the vehicle. The driver's side door hit me in the chest, knocking me to the ground. The above events took place extremely quickly, and i had no time to react. Luckily, someone was nearby and stopped the truck before it hit me or anything else. *ak unfortunately, my leg was still in the vehicle, even while i was on the ground. I was dragged about 5 feet and received some lacerations on my shoulder.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	70000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WAKE FOREST, NC
VIN pattern	1D7HA18N83JXXXXXX
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	1
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	09/11/06
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	5
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Dealer's name	HENDRICK DODGE
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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Automatic Transmission Gear Posit Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Automatic Transmission Gear Posit Problems, Complaints and Defects

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