| Issue ID | 652104 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10209120 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 3500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 10/11/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Twice while pushing the accelerator pedal, the diesel engine went full throttle on its own and would not stop. The only way to stop it was to turn off the key which is extremely dangerous. The last time it went to 80 mph before i could shut off the key. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JONESBORO, GA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7ML49A37GXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/05/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 80 |
| 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 | LANDMARK DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 7709684900 |
| Dealer's city | MORROW |
| Dealer's state code | GA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 30260 |