| Issue ID | 970256 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10503325 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 16/03/13 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased a used 2003 dodge ram 1500 last week. While driving to work yesterday i accelerated and the truck would not stop. It continued to accelerate at speeds above 70 mph and i stomped on the brake, but it didn't slow the truck down at all. The gas pedal was on the floor, so i stomped on it as hard as i could and then it seemed to release and raise back up to normal position. Luckily it was 0445 in the morning and there was nobody else on the road. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 99893 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GREAT FALLS, MT |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18N53JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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