| Issue ID | 540574 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10119919 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 02/05/05 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While stopped at a red light the throttle stuck open . The consumer was unable to stop the vehicle but did not have an accident. The consumer had to turn the vehicle off the truck to get the vehicle to stop. This was the only time anything like this had happened. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer and driven for 10 miles . After the test drive the dealer indicated that eh problem could not be duplicated and no repairs were made. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BOCA RATON, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18D33JXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 29/04/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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| Dealer's name | JUPITER/ED NAPOLEAN DODGE |
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