| Issue ID | 550430 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10129107 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/10/04 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle is owned by company and driven by sales staff. The operator stopped the vehicle on level paved surface and shifted to park then exited the vehicle with park brake off and the engine running. When the operator returned 1 to 2 minutes later the vehicle had moved rearward about 40 feet accross a public roadway. It struck a light pole and knocked it over. The rear bumper was also damaged. The vehicle was found in reverse ('r' illuminated) after the incident. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ATWOOD, KS |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KA28CX4GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 | 15/04/04 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
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