Issue ID | 1473783 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11101354 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 11/06/18 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving in town or on the freeway the truck will turn off completely. Radio stays on lights flicker but you loose all power and ability to turn or brake. This happened in town going 25 mph and also on the freeway going 75 mph. When it happens you must put the truck into neutral and restart the engine and pray it starts because you loose the ability to control the vehicular movements once the steering locks up. Once started it usually goes for awhile but the other day while on the freeway it happened 3 times. Once while accelerating up a hill surrounded by cars and semi trucks. This is a major concern because by loosing electrical function and power to a car/truck could cause a major accident. I am taking it in to get it fixed i hope soon but this is a manufactured defect in the ignition or key that could result in major injury or death. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 138000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ELK RIDGE, UT |
VIN pattern | 1C6RD7KP4CSXXXXXX |
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 | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 75 |
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