| Issue ID | 606849 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10171692 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 19/10/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was placed in park and left unattended in the driveway with the engine running, the column gear shift slipped out of park and into reverse without warning. The vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into a tree, moderate damage was sustained, but the police were not alerted. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the column gear shift was in reverse. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to await further inspection. The manufacturer was not alerted. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MENOMONEE FALLS, WI |
| VIN pattern | 3D7LU38C34GXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/03/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | PRIVATE PARTY |
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