| Issue ID | 1262793 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10837045 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 13/02/16 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I entered the highway in my dodge ram 2500 2008 truck, while i was at 50 mph my truck started making growling noises from the engine and i heard explosive noises from the bottom of the truck. My speed dropped to 25 mph and i could see from my side mirror car parts exploding off the truck on the highway in front of other vehicles while i was in motion and driving. This a highway at speeds of 70 mph so i had to move over to the service lane luckily i was in the right lane but i barely avoid a large petroleum truck from crushing my truck which would have been a homicide because he was blowing his horn and could not stop in time. The car dealer claims they are investigating its has now been 4 days and i have not heard anything yet called chrysler manufacturer waiting to hear back about what caused this to happen to my truck. I only know some of the parts damaged on the truck |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HEBRON, OH |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28D38GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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