Issue ID | 1136052 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10661299 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 26/11/14 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | This incident was with a rental 2014 dodge ram pickup truck rented from enterprise rental car in san angelo, tx. Rental agreement # [xxx]. Model b15q (enterprise model #)texas tag number [xxx]. I was driving late evening on wednesday night on a solid paved road surface called socha loop north of san angelo, tx. In the described vehicle. I was familiar with the road working since monday nov. 24,2014 at same work site. I had just entered the vehicle and had only traveled less than one mile returning to my hotel. I had reached for my seat belt about 100 yards before approaching curve. As i was slowing to about 25 mph on a 35 mph un-posted reaching for the seatbelt over my left shoulder while moving. Myself wanting it the seat belt fastened i twisted to my left. Doing this body twist reaching for seat belt my right knee bumped the newly designed key and caused the key to move. The vehicle engine shut off. The lights although necessary while night, switched off. Entering the curve was difficult as steering was possible but required more torque to steer. I always learned that 99. 9% of roads maintain their radius throughout. This was helpful as i had the interior light on just reaching for seat belt prior to the approaching curve so when the lights failed and the cab illuminated i lost all vision to the outside. There were no other cars on the rural road and i was able to coast thru the curve to a safe stop on the level apron of socha loop. I hope you will add my incident to help others. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30800 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DOUGLAS, GA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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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No. of injured persons | 0 |
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 | 25 |
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