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

Issue ID	717375
Internal NHTSA #	10262858
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2003
File date	17/10/08
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	This is an update to the complaint i filed due the incident with my stepfather. That complaint is #10246879 wherein i reported a failure in the ignition/parking system that caused his 2003 this is an update to complaint odi 10246879 wherein i reported the failure of the ignition / parking system of his 2003 dodge ram 1500 truck. The failure caused his truck to roll over him, catching him up under the truck and dragging him over a curb where it jumped the neighbors fence before coming to a stop. At first it was thought he would survive his injuries but he died from complications of his injuries after a long and painful hospitalization. I am updating that complaint to advise of his death. This appears to be a not so unusual occurrence with this vehicle and i note that the 2002 models were recalled for a similar problem.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	19959
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	OAKLAND PARK , FL
VIN pattern	1D7HA16N23JXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	Y
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	Y
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
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No. of fatalities	1
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	5
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Automatic Transmission Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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

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