# 2004 DODGE RAM 3500 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
> NHTSA complaint `536305` · 2005-05-23 · 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 3500
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- **Miles at failure:** 39,160
## Narrative
I PARKED THE TRUCK, WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING AND PUT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN PARK.  I LEFT THE TRUCK TO MAIL SOME LETTERS.  I WAS GONE LESS THAN A MINUTE AND WHEN I RETURNED TO THE TRUCK, IT WAS ACROSS THE STREET AND UP AGAINST A LARGE TREE. I KNOW I HAD PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK, BECAUSE IT WAS NOT MOVING WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK.  I HAVE TWO BAD KNEES AND I GET OUT OF THE TRUCK SLOWLY.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*