| Issue ID | 605123 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10170366 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 10/10/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated that recall # 05v462000 pertaining to the power train: automatic transmission was a cover up for the diesel park problem. By installing an alarm that only activated when the door was opened does not alleviate the problem. This action by the manufacturer was to avoid fixing the real problem. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | AKRON, OH |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28C65GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/02/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| 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 | FRED MARTIN DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | HARTVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code |