| Issue ID | 709964 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10256461 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 10/01/09 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact placed the gear shifter into reverse. There was a high engine idle, which led to unexpected acceleration. Immediately, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to slow down. The driver steered to the right and crashed into a snow bank in order to slow the vehicle down. There were damages to the vehicle and the trailer. There were no injuries. The vehicle was driven from the scene and taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to determine the cause of failure and the vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 37,890. Updated 03-06-09 *bf updated 03/12/09.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37890 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CASHMERE, WA |
| VIN pattern | 1D7KS28C76JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/09/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| 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 | TOWN CHRYSLER |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | WENATCHEE |
| Dealer's state code | WA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 98801 |