NHTSA Complaint #11704339 — 2017 RAM 1500

The contact owned a 2017 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated. The message “Service Electronic Throttle Body” warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.