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2007 DODGE RAM 2500 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

crash1 injured · 639286 · 2007-09-19

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
RAM 2500
Year
2007
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Miles at failure
18,500
Speed
50 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AIR BAGS BURNED THE CONTACT'S STOMACH, NOSE AND SHE ALSO SUSTAINED ANKLE INJURIES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY MADE REPAIRS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 19,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,500. UPDATED 01/17/08 *BF UPDATED

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10203457
Machine
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