| Issue ID | 502866 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10090864 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 10/08/04 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dear sirs i have a 2004 dodge desiel pickup 34 ton bought new last december. Current mileage is 13,000. It has gone from park to reverse twice. Last time had to cut it out of the cedar trees. I had got out and went around to the mail box on the other side. On the way back pickup took off... Dodge company says that i should turn off the engine and set the emergency brake whenever i leave the truck. I live on a ranch with a half a dozen gates to get out and open. It just doesn't make sense to turn on and off a desiel that many times aday. If you could provide me with any suggestions, would be truly appreciated... Thank you. Sincerely hazelle calcote. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12500 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KERRVILLE, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KA28C74GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 10/12/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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