NHTSA Complaint #11649770 — 2020 RAM PROMASTER 2500

The contact owns a 2020 Ram ProMaster 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V301000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to respond; and the vehicle lost automotive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact purchased the vehicle and was informed that the vehicle was under recall. The dealer repaired the vehicle under recall. On a separate occasion, the contact attempted to reverse, and the vehicle failed to respond, with an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to the current dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair and the contact was informed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. Parts distribution disconnect.