| Issue ID | 647544 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10205539 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 12/10/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the automatic transmission decelerated as he downshifted between fifth and four gear. While driving 42 mph, the transmission appeared to disengage when shifted into neutral and the vehicle coasted when he released the brake pedal. He stated that the transmission automatically re-engaged at 30 mph. When manually shifting from first to fifth gear, the transmission operates normally, however, it fails to function automatically. He took the vehicle to the dealer for it to be test driven. The dealer acknowledged the failure and advised him to call nhtsa. The current and failure mileages were 3,855. Updated 12-12-07. *kb when the consumer lifted his foot off of the accelerator to slow down, the transmission downshifted and decelerated the consumer stated it felt as though the vehicle was free-wheeling. Updated |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3855 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ENROSE, CO |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS29A57GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/09/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
| 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 | CITY AUTO PLAZA |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | CANON CITY |
| Dealer's state code | CO |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 81212 |