| Issue ID | 584645 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10154655 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 27/11/05 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I parked the vehicle in front of my gate, placed it in park and exited to open the gate. After being out of the vehicle for approximately 2-3 minutes, i noticed the vehicle moving backwards. I tried to catch the vehicle but was unable due to recent a knee injury. The truck hit my neighbor's fence and stopped. The gear shift had moved into reverse while the truck was idling @ gate. This was the second incident, but during the first i thought i may have not put it completely into park. Thereafter, i had always ensured the park position before exiting. I had the vehicle checked @ my dodge/chrysler dealer & they said everything ok. I paid for $1,000. 00 in damages to my truck, repairs done by dealers body shop. I received a recall notice on 3/30/06 but daimler chrysler is refusing to pay damages. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15660 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOS LUNAS, NM |
| VIN pattern | 3D3LU38C34GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 11/04/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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