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2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	932513
Internal NHTSA #	10468044
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 3500
Model Year	2006
File date	05/07/12
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Runaway acceleration first time on onramp, hit cruise resume, once the speed hit setpoint - throttle went wide open. Second time 7/5/2012 - not on cruise, doing about 65-70 on highway, passing - then throttle went wide open to 90 in next 3-4 seconds. To stop it - shifted to neutral, engine revved to 3500,pulled over and shut down the engine, waited a minute, restarted, then vehicle immediately returned to redline. Shut down, 5 minutes, on restart, got normal idle ~700rpm. Took to dodge dealer hw hunter in lancaster california on july 9. They kept the vehicle all of the 9th, 10th and half of the 11th. Their ran diagnostics for 2 1/2 days to duplicate. They said they could do nothing else (ran all possible tests). Drove to alaska from california without incident. Now happened again. 7/24/12 in alaska to stop, [xxx] left car in gear and turned off the engine) and slowed with the brakes (eilson afb) after 1 minute off - restart and redlined. After 5 minutes off, restarted and got normal operation. This is ridiculously dangerous, and there are numerous posts on forums with others experiencing the same problem http://www. Dieseltruckresource. Com/dev/2006-2500-diesel-speed-runaway-t288211. Html http://www. Cumminsforum. Com/forum/3rd-gen-non-powertrain/403179-2006-5-9-wants-run-away-throttle. Html. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	48500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LEONA VALLEY, CA
VIN pattern	3D7LL38C96GXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	70
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2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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