| Issue ID | 466631 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10060802 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 20/02/04 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSIT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dodge ram 3500 with cummins diesel. I got out of the truck on an absolutely flat parking lot, believing it to be in park. Walked 30-40 feet and then vehicle began moving in reverse gear at idle and hit a car. Dodge personnel have told me that due to the high torque, it is physically impossible to exit the vehicle. As soon as the foot is removed from the break, if it is in gear it will move at a pace faster than a person can exit. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6500 |
| Number of Occurences | 0 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROCKWALL, TX |
| VIN pattern | 3D7LA38CX4GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/12/03 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | ROCKWALL DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | ROCKWALL |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 75087 |