Issue ID | 1541673 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11182778 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 2500 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 11/10/18 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ram 2500. While driving at unknown speeds, the brake pedal was applied; however, the vehicle continued to coast. Additionally, the contact stated that the freewheel feature was unsafe and destroyed the brakes. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two local dealers: huntington ram (5080 jericho tpke, commack, ny 11725, (631) 993-3300) and brown's jeep chrysler dodge (483 ny-112, east patchogue, ny 11772, (888) 615-2184) where it was determined that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: [xxx]. The failure mileage was 2,470. *js the consumser stated the vehicle was not equipped with the necessary engine breaking featuers. *js *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2470 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | HUNTINGTON STATION, NY |
VIN pattern | 3C6UR5DL5HGXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 09/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | |
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 | HUNTINGTON RAM |
Dealer's telephone number | (888) 615-2184 |
Dealer's city | COMMACK |
Dealer's state code | NY |
Dealer's ZIP code | 11725 |