| Issue ID | 620376 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10183363 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 14/02/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl *- the contact called regarding the 2005 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that he left the vehicle running and exited the vehicle. He walked approximately 20 ft when the vehicle accelerated in reverse and struck a light pole. There was damage to the driver's door and the front and rear bumper. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was 25,000. The contact had not taken the vehicle to dealer for diagnosis. After the incident, the contact received recall 05v462000 concerning the power train : automatic transmission. *ak updated 03/30/07. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MARION, MA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28C15GXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | SANDS BROTHERS DODGE |
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