NHTSA Complaint #11497598 — 2020 RAM 1500

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11497598
Vehicle 2020 RAM 1500
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 30,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MD

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the engine seized. The contact stated the message “Parking Brake not Engage” and the Push to Start warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and fully turn off the vehicle. The contact stated after waiting for a while, the vehicle was restarted but was unable to be turned off. The contact stated the vehicle continued to experience the vehicle. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

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