| Issue ID | 538189 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10117700 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/04/04 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 3/4 ton diesel truck involved in rollback accident which killed consumer's wife.***no answer required***.*mr the vehicle was placed in park with the engine running, the consumer exited the vehicle in which he thought his wife was going to join him, however a few minutes later, the consumer noticed his wife was not by his side and the vehicle was rolling in reverse and his wife was laying in front of the truck. The police investigation revealed that the truck was defective, in that the gear shifter indicated that when the truck is in park for 15-20 seconds it suddenly and without notice drops into reverse. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11625 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | PORTLAND, OR |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KU28C04GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| No. of fatalities | 1 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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