| Issue ID | 852438 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10394444 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 03/04/11 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph in reverse, the vehicle would abnormally accelerate. The vehicle would become unresponsive to braking attempts and the contact would engage the parking brake in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and they advised him that the throttle body had become jammed and caused the unintended acceleration failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 54,000. The vin was unavailable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HIAWASSEE, GA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 | 5 |
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