| Issue ID | 756648 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10300459 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 18/01/10 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in an idle position, the engine began to rev to its maximum rpms. To avoid a crash, her foot remained on the brake pedal. The vehicle was accelerating as if someone had engaged the accelerator pedal. She was forced to turn the ignition off to stop the rpms from increasing. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired to-date. The manufacturer advised her to pick up the vehicle since they could not find a reason for the sudden failure. The current and failure mileages were approximately 11,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EAST WINDSOR , NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18N37JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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