# 1998 DODGE RAM — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
> NHTSA complaint `143751` · 1998-10-26 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** RAM
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
## Narrative
WHILE STARTING  ACCELLERATOR GOT STUCK,  AND VEHICLE TOOK OFF AT ABOUT 45MPH. BRAKES WERE APPLIED, NO CHANGE. THE VEHICLE HIT A  FIRE HYDRANT AND STOPPED. DEALER CONTACTED, AND THEY HAVE BEEN CHECKING FOR ABOUT EIGHT WORKING DAYS, CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.  *AK
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