| Issue ID | 622828 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10185214 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 13/02/07 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge 2500 pickup. While driving 30 mph the vehicle accelerated on its own. The check engine light came on. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle. The failure occurred 3-4 times before the contact was able to park the vehicle. The dealer/manufacturer diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new throttle control sensor. The contact replaced the throttle control sensor. The current and failure mileage were 75000. *ak updated 05/12/08 *bf |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
| Number of Occurences | 6 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ONEONTA, NY |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KU28694GXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | UNKNOWN |
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