Issue ID | 1583129 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11232556 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 22/05/19 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | In may i brought my truck into my local ram dealership for a mandatory recall for the ecodiesel engine system as part of a class action lawsuit settlement with the epa. The truck received batch of new software that significantly damaged its ability to accelerate safely from a stop. There is currently a 2-4 second delay between my pressing the gas pedal, and receiving a response from the engine. This has led to near misses, as the delay isn't always predictable. It is worse starting from a stop heading uphill. This delay is wholly a part of the recall installed on my vehicle in may. It had not experienced this type of delay prior to the service. The vehicle also suffers from delayed response while moving, but this is a second or two, and can be predicted and accounted for. The delay from start is abysmal, and unsafe. My life, and the lives of my family members, have been placed at risk due to fca's inability to meet emission requirements without compromising the safe operation of my vehicle. To add insult to injury, dealers know about the issues, and the ecodiesels are bringing extremely low trade-in value. I would not have bought this truck in the first place if it drove the way it is today. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BOISE, ID |
VIN pattern | 1C6RR7TMXESXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 7 |
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