NHTSA Complaint #11500330 — 2014 RAM 1500

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and decelerated to 40 MPH. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The message “Service Electronic Throttle Body” was displayed. The contact continued to drive; however, the failure reoccurred several times while driving. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who cleared the diagnostic codes; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the diagnostic codes were cleared; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer Davis Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (464037 E State Rd 200, Yulee, FL 32097) where an unknown repair was completed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a third dealer Beck Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM (256 Hwy 17 North, Palatka, FL 32177) where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V475000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). Additionally, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was not drivable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.