# 2007 DODGE RAM 1500 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
> NHTSA complaint `671892` · 2008-05-31 · 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 1500
- **Year:** 2007
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- **Miles at failure:** 8,400
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
I WAS EXITING A PARKING LOT MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN FROM A DEAD STOP. I GRADUALLY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR WHEN WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY. I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AS HARD AS POSSIBLE, HOWEVER THE POWER OF THE MOTOR WAS TOO MUCH FOR THE BRAKES TO OVER COME. THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP AND I WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. DURING THIS EVENT I WAS BAFFLED, IT TOOK A MINUTE TO GRASP THE FACT THAT TRUCK WAS ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL AT APPROXIMATELY 15-20 MPH WHERE IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNTIL I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER WHO CAME OUT AND TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THEIR SHOP. I AM CURRENTLY WAITING A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER.  *TR
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