Issue ID | 1681281 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11348377 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | RAM |
Model | 2500 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 03/08/20 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle has 57k miles and transmission achieved complete failure. Traveling at about 35mph, going straight in city traffic and mil light came on, initial code read showed 3 faults in transmission. Specific diagnosis was grim and final diagnosis by transmission clinic validated total transmission failure. This vehicle was purchased new on july 14 2014 and has been meticulously maintained per owners manual during warranty period. Internet research found numerous articles about the 68rfe transmission having a poorly designed valve body that allows high pressure fluid to be routed to multiple clutches simultaneously resulting in catastrophic failure that i experienced. I have no doubt that based on this generation of 68rfe transmission, that ram was fully aware of potential defects/failure yet has taken no action to initiate inspections and/or repairs and request that the nhtsa initiate contact with ram and discuss this matter. Repairs are in progress at " transmission clinic " in colorado springs, colorado 3875 interpark dr, 719-471-0777 with an estimated cost of $4500. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO |
VIN pattern | 3C6UR5CLXEGXXXXXX |
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 | 35 |
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