Issue ID | 1583212 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11232614 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 11/07/19 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I own a 2014 ram 1500 with a 3. 0l eco diesel. There was a federal class action lawsuit that was handed down and the outcome was an approved engine modification (aem). The aem was a reflash of the ecm and tcm. After the recall was performed, the performance of my truck dangerously impacted. If i drive my truck before the engine reaches operating temperatures over 150degrees, there is significant acceleration delays. It usually takes me 5-10minutes of driving or more than 20minutes of idling (warming up) to get the engine up to operating temperatures. I can push on the accelerator petal and wait 3-5 seconds before the truck reacts, then i get pushed back into my seat and sometimes spin the drive tires. This is extremely dangerous, especially when i am turning into oncoming traffic, or trying to overtake another vehicle on the highway. Also, prior to the engine reaching operating temperatures, i now experience |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MARTINSBURG, WV |
VIN pattern | 1C6RR7NM7ESXXXXXX |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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