| Issue ID | 925867 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10462616 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 21/06/12 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram. The contact stated while reversing out of a parking lot, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact shifted to park and shut off the engine. The failure however, persisted once the vehicle was restarted. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home without incident. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or possible repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was 5,100. Updated 07/19/12*lj the consumer stated as of july 6, 2012, the vehicle was still in the shop. The throttle sensor, pedal, main computer and wiring were replaced. However, the vehicle continued to accelerate without applying the accelerator pedal. Updated 07/23/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5100 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EDEN, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1D7RB1CT4BSXXXXXX |
| 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 | 16/07/10 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
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| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | KENERSVILLE DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | KERNERSVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | NC |
| Dealer's ZIP code |