| Issue ID | 1094354 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10618230 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 15/10/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the transmission shifted into fourth gear independently, which caused the vehicle to skid into oncoming traffic. The contact was able to regain control. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side where it was able to restart and resumed to normal. The contact stated that the failure recurred three times per month. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. .. Updated 08-26-14 *bf updated 09/02/2014 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GOLDEN, CO |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS28L79GXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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