| Issue ID | 605034 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10170294 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 09/10/06 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Your nhtsa recall on my 2004 dodge ram 2500 has caused problems. It is the one that is supposed to alert anyone if the trucks slips out of p and into r by mistake. What is actually does is honk the horn at random time while backing up. I haul a lot of trailer including a 5th rv. You can't imagine the annoyance this causes. It is actually as dangerous as the fix. In my case i was backing up a trailer in a tight area and all of a sudden the horn starts honking. Startled, i turned the wheel just enough to catch my mirror on a tree. I think you will have more property damage and injuries by your "fix" than, the way it was. Please send the dodge dealers a software option to restore the old way or at lease have the horn just honk once. Your fix has created a very annoying and dangerous problem. Thanks, john. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24333 |
| Number of Occurences | 20 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RICHLAND, MI |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KA28C54GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 04/08/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Dealer's name | M&M HONDA |
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