Issue ID | 1389038 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11002838 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 2500 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 03/07/17 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | "dead accelerator pedal" situation: from a stop, there is about a 1-2 second delay before full power is given. Situation 2: when on the throttle, and you let off the throttle completely, and then rapidly get back on the throttle; the engine does not respond for almost 2 seconds. This is *highly* dangerous, especially when merging in heavy traffic; or in an instance where someone makes an unexpected move (pulling out, changing lanes, etc) in front of you and you want the power back quickly. It happens to me at least twice a week; and it can be city or highway, at any speed. The only trigger is to release the accelerator and then step right back on it, and you will be missing power for a couple seconds. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28960 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | RALEIGH, NC |
VIN pattern | 3C6UR5GL8HGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 09/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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