Issue ID | 1673114 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11338210 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 1500 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 24/05/20 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When backing into garage on 5/24/20 ram 1500 quad cab steering locked in one position and vehicle accelerator went to the floor. Vehicle accelerated quickly backwards into my garage wall and damaged the garage wall, garage door, and vehicle. I was able to stop the vehicle prior to it hitting the back of the garage and going into my house. The vehicle steering was still locked and the vehicle would not go back into gear. Had the vehicle towed to the dealership. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PALATINE, IL |
VIN pattern | 1C6RR7FT9HSXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
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 | 20 |
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