NHTSA Complaint #10679768 — 2010 RAM 1500

BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10679768
Vehicle 2010 RAM 1500
Component BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 42,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State PR

Consumer Description

THE REAR BACK UP SENSORS STARTS TO WORK VERY LATE. WHEN I PUT MY TRUCK IN REVERSE (LEAVING MY CHILD AT SCHOOL) I WENT ABOUT 10FT WHEN I HIT A LIGHTNING POLE IT START TO WORK WHEN THE POLE WAS ABOUT 1 FT AND I CANT BRAKE. THANK GOD THE RESULT MY CHROME BUMPER WAS DAMAGED I THOUGHT IT WAS A CHILD. RECENTLY I PUT THE TRUCK ENTERING IN REVERSE TO MY GARAGE AND THE WALL WAS ABOUT 1 FT AND THE SENSOR INDICATES 3 FT. (3 LINES) IN THE DASH MONITOR. THANKS. OTHER THAN SINCE NEW THE TRUCK WORKS PERFECT! BUT I THINK ITS A VERY IMPORTANT ISSUE. THANKS AGAIN. *TR

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