Issue ID | 1209479 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10748196 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 16/11/14 |
Component | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ram 3500. While driving over 20 mph over a pothole, the vehicle steered to the left or right, shook tremendously, and tilted to one side. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the vehicle was equipped with a traction control module, which automatically took over the control of the wheels to maintain balance when the vehicle hits a bump. In addition, the dealer concluded that the vehicle was functioning as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,700. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24700 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | VANCOUVER, WA |
VIN pattern | 3C63R3GL9DGXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 18/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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