| Issue ID | 760468 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10304991 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 16/12/05 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was nearly killed by sudden acceleration in my ram 1500. Chrysler refused to take the incident seriously. Here is the story with graphics: http://imimpulsive. Blogspot. Com/2010/01/stuck-throttle-accelerator-that-almost. Html and here's the aftermath: http://www. Youtube. Com/watch? V=rxbj6p4nama it makes me nervous knowing there are these time bombs out there, not just for the drivers like me, but other drivers too and pedestrians (i ended up on the sidewalk). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROBERTS CREEK, BC CANADA, 00 |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18D45SXXXXXX |
| 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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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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