Issue ID | 1231398 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10784692 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 3500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/06/14 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Anytime i have to take my foot off the accelerator pedal causing the truck to coast a bit, and then depressing the accelerator pedal back down in an effort to speed up, there is a 2 to 4 second pause before the truck even starts to accelerate. This issue changes in delay time depending on the current speed your coasting at. The 25 to 45 mph range seems to create the longest delay. In two instances, traveling at around 35 mph, i depressed the accelerator pedal twice within a second of each other (in an effort to time my acceleration with the traffic) and the truck actually stalled out darn near killing me. Since then i have learned that if i keep the truck from coasting when i'm trying to merge (a little accelerator with some brake at the same time) which keeps the powertrain engaged, eliminates the acceleration delay. Not good for my brakes though, and not always able to accomplish. My hope is that someone will do something about this before a serious injury occurs. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WALDORF, MD |
VIN pattern | 3C63RRKLXEGXXXXXX |
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 | 15/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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