Issue ID | 1206524 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10746060 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 03/08/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Traveling west on i-4, orlando, fl between sand lake road and exit to 528e at 1:25 pm in left hand lane. As i attempted to change lanes to the right i accelerated slightly and felt a "thump" (the only way i can describe it) through the steering wheel and the truck suddenly accelerated and fish tailed. I lost control for that instant and my truck struck the vehicle to my left in the rear by the tail lights on the passenger side. I was able to regain control of my truck and pull to the side of the road as did the other vehicle. My complaint centers on why the truck suddenly accelerated; what was the "thump" that i felt; is there a problem with the transmission (new design for 2014) and the rear differential; what would cause this sudden acceleration? Have there been other complaints of this nature on this or other chrysler models? Please respond asap. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33520 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | KISSIMMEE, FL |
VIN pattern | 1C6RR6PT2ESXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
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No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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