| Issue ID | 792919 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10332660 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 15/10/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that he heard a loud banging noise while shifting from one gear to another with a trailer attached to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the transmission module was defective. The dealer also stated that there were no remedies and it would be at least a month before one was available. The contact continued to contact the dealer regarding a remedy to no avail. The contact stated that he was concerned about the safety risk involved while driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500. The current mileage was 6,350. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1500 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COLFAX, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18N28JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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