| Issue ID | 978855 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10510738 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 20/04/13 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, he attempted to accelerate but the speed did not increase. The contact coasted to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle functioned properly for a month before the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the power train control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 4,300. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4300 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SERDERICKSBURG, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1C6RD7FT1CSXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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