NHTSA Complaint #11442452 — 2021 RAM 2500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11442452
Vehicle	2021 RAM 2500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 19, 2021
Date Filed	December 2, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IA

Consumer Description

Driving highway speed and truck shut off completely. Took to dealer, no issues found. 800 miles later driving highway speed truck shut off again. Took to dealer, no issues found so far. Complete loss of power, power steering, power brakes, etc. Display read, "Press brake and push button to start" while coasting in neutral both times.

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