Issue ID | 1059216 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10583690 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 2500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 10/04/14 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When starting to leave a stop sign after accelerating somewhat foot slipped off of accelerator. When i stepped on accelerator again there was a substantial lag (3 or more seconds) until the accelerator began to work again. When i reported same to local dealer i was told that this was how is was designed to work. Problem as i see it: i am pulling out into faster moving traffic and my foot slips off pedal, now i am already engaged in pulling out but my accelerator no longer works, this creates a safety hazard for me and whatever vehicle i am in front of. Solution is to decrease substantially or totally eliminate this lag. Traffic. Dealer said this was a complaint they have heard before but so far there was no solution. I am driving a 2500 series pickup that weighs over 7000 lbs. So i can be a serious threat to someone that runs up on me due to the fact that i can not accelerate. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | THONOTOSASSA, FL |
VIN pattern | 3C6UR5DL6EGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | 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 |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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