NHTSA Complaint #11519071 — 2018 RAM 3500

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11519071
Vehicle	2018 RAM 3500
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	April 3, 2019
Date Filed	April 26, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

frequently when shifting from D to R or any combination, all selections light up followed a loud bang from rearend. sometimes it correctes itself, other times engine must be shut down. dealer has diagnosed problem. Its a short in transmision wiring harness as they performed a rigorous, multipoint "wiggle test". its been in shop 4+ times to no avail.

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