| Issue ID | 558617 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10134696 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 26/08/05 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: the contact's truck jumped out of park into reverse on its own. He talked to the dealer, and the dealer told him to call daimler chrysler. They claimed they would have to see what the problem was. This was the third time this happened. The last time it happened was on 8-26-05 and the truck almost ran over him. On 8-31-05 the dealer was suppose to tear down the transmission and fix it. Had 20,000 miles left on warranty. It was 70,000 miles power train warranty, and daimler/chrysler were not sure if the repair work will be covered under the warranty. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAVERNIA, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KU28C44GXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/04/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| 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 | ATASCOSA DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 830-281-2244 |
| Dealer's city | PLEASANTON |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 78064 |